Psalms 136:8

“The sun to rule by day, etc.] Which is the greater light, (<010116>Genesis 1:16); for his mercy [endureth] for ever: this great light, so beneficial to the earth and the inhabitants of it, which was made near six thousand years ago, still continues, and will to the end of time; enlightening the world, warming the air and earth, imparting its light and heat to all creatures on it, and influencing the earth to bring forth a variety of things for the use and delight of mankind, called “the precious things [brought] forth by the sun”, (<053314>Deuteronomy 33:14); an emblem of a more beneficial light, in which the rich grace and mercy of God appear, and for which we have reason to give thanks;…”

“The sun to rule by day - Genesis 1:16. Margin, as in Hebrew, for the ruling of the day. That is, to control, as it were, the day; to determine its length - its beginning - its ending - to make it what it is. For his mercy ... - By all the blessings of day as distinguished from night and darkness - by all that the sun in his daily course does to diffuse life, joy, peace, comfort, happiness on the earth - by all that are warmed by its beams, cheered by its light, guided in labor, guarded from dangers - do we derive an argument for the mercy of God; by all this there is laid a foundation for his praise. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The sun: Psa 148:3; Jer 31:35; Mat 5:45 to rule: Heb. for the rulings Psalms 136:9”