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To him who made the great lights; For his lovingkindness endures forever:
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Light as God's Mercy
Commentators emphasize that the creation of light is a profound act of God's mercy, not just a neutral fact of nature. Albert Barnes explains that light is the source of all life, beauty, and joy in the universe. Its daily provision is a tangible, constant reminder that God's lovingkindness endures forever, enabling us to live and work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To him that made great lights - (Genesis 1:14). The sun and the moon are here particularly referred to.
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19th Century
Anglican
Lights. —An unusual word, meaning light itself, and not luminaries. But possibly the poet wished in one phrase t…
Baptist
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that made great light: for his mercy endureth for…
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16th Century
Protestant
Who made the great lights, etc. — Moses calls the sun and moon the two great lights, and there is little doubt that the Psalmist here borr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To him that made great lights For the inhabitants of the world to walk and work by, to do all the business of life i…
Forgetful as we are, things must often be repeated to us. By mercy, we understand the Lord's disposition to save those whom sin has render…
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