Psalms 148:3

“Praise ye him, sun and moon, etc.] The sun praises the Lord, the Creator of it, by doing the work constantly it is appointed to do; to rule by day, and give light and heat to the earth, and the inhabitants of it; and so is the cause of man’s praising the Lord for the benefits they receive from it; for its enlightening, warming, and refreshing rays; and for the precious fruits brought forth by it and so the moon likewise doing its office, ruling by night, and reflecting the light of the sun upon the earth, and producing precious fruits, also praises its Maker, and is the occasion, of others praising him; (see <19D601>Psalm 136:1,7-9) (<053314>Deuteronomy 33:14); praise him, all ye stars of…”

“Praise ye him, sun and moon - The most conspicuous and glorious objects in the heavens, as apparent to the eyes of people. Praise him, all ye stars of light - A poetical expression to denote bright or shining stars. The phrase embraces all the stars as they strike the eyes of people. Each one has something special to it for which to praise God: and the entire groups - the immense multitudes, as such - should join in one chorus of praise. return to 'Top of Page'”

“sun: Psa 8:1-3, Psa 19:1-6, Psa 89:36, Psa 89:37, Psa 136:7-9; Gen 1:14-16, Gen 8:22; Deu 4:19; Jer 33:20 Psalms 148:4”