Psalms 136:25

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 136:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Psalms 136:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 136

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Who giveth food to all flesh - To all living things: all in the air, on the earth, in the waters. See the notes at Psalms 104:27-28; compare Psalms 115:16. For his mercy ... - All this is a proof of his benignity and kindness. To see this, it would be necessary to have a view of what is done every day in the providence of God to meet the needs of the countless multitudes thus dependent on him. Let it be remembered, also, that the needs of each insect, fowl, animal; fish, is to be provided for as an individual - and who can take in a full view of the care, the wisdom, the benevolence of what is done every day by the Father of all in providing for their needs? Let it be remembered, also, that…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Food - To all living creatures. For which God deserves great praises, which the psalmist teaches us to render to God for them, because those who are most concerned, either cannot, or do not perform this duty. Next: Psalms Chapter 137”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“136:25 The Lord provides for all of his creatures.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“who giveth food: Psa 104:27, Psa 145:15, Psa 147:9 Psalms 136:26”
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