Psalms 136:6

“To him that stretcheth out the earth above the waters, etc.] Or, “besides the waters”f1815, close by them, and yet secures the earth from being covered with them; (see <192402>Psalm 24:2); for his mercy [endureth] for ever; it was in mercy he caused the waters to go off the earth which first covered it; that trees, plants, and herbs, might spring up out of it, and that it might be a fit habitation for man; and though for the sins of the old world these waters were let in upon it, which drowned it, and destroyed man and beast upon it, except a few that were in mercy preserved; yet the Lord has promised and swore to it, that these waters shall no more go over the earth to destroy it; he has…”

“To him that stretched out the earth above the waters - Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:9; see the notes at Psalms 24:2. For his mercy ... - As an illustration of his benignity and kindness in preparing an abode for man, and for other creatures in the world. Whatever there is of life or happiness, on the continents and islands, has resulted from that act of God when “he made the dry land appear.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“Psa 24:2, Psa 104:2, Psa 104:3; Gen 1:9; Job 26:7, Job 37:18; Isa 40:22, Isa 44:24; Jer 10:12; Zac 12:1; Pe2 3:5-7 Psalms 136:7”