Psalms 136:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 136:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
Psalms 136:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 136

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“To him who alone doeth great wonders, etc.] As in the works of creation at first, having no help from angels or men; so in the works of providence, many of which are unsearchable, and past finding out, and in which he has no assistance from creatures; and in the works of grace, redemption, and salvation, which his own arm has wrought out; as well as what he did when here on earth in our nature; the miracles then wrought by his omnipotent arm alone; and even all the wonders which Moses and Elijah did under the Old Testament, and the apostles of Christ under the New, were done, not by their power, but by his alone; who will do still greater wonders, when he shall create all tidings new, raise…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“To him who alone doeth great wonders - Miracles; marvelous things; things which spring from his direct and absolute power; things lying beyond the range of natural laws. See the notes at Psalms 72:18. For his mercy ... - For all these mighty wonders are performed in carrying out purposes of mercy. So the wonders which were done in Egypt were for the deliverance of an oppressed people; so the miracles performed by the Saviour and his apostles were to remove disease and pain, and to establish a religion of mercy; so the divine interpositions among the nations are to assert the principles of righteousness, to secure the reign of order and love, and to promote the welfare of mankind. return to…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“who alone: Psa 72:18, Psa 86:10; Exo 15:11; Job 5:9; Rev 15:3 Psalms 136:5”
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