Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Psalms 89:37

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It shall: That is, as long as the sun and moon shall endure, as long as time shall last, his kingdom shall continue among men. The moon is probably termed a faithful witness, because by her, particularly, time is measured. Her decrease and increase are especially observed by every nation; and by these time is generally estimated, especially among eastern nations. - So many moons is a man old - so many moons since such an event happened; and even their years are reckoned by lunations. Or, the rainbow may be intended; that faithful sign which God has established in the clouds, that the earth shall no more be destroyed by water. ever: Psa 72:7, Psa 104:19; Gen 1:14-18; Jer 31:35, Jer 31:36 and as: Gen 9:13-16; Isa 54:9, Isa 54:10 Psalms 89:38

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