Psalms 136:2
What does Psalms 136:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 136:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O give praise to the God of gods: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Give ye thanks to the God of gods, For to the age <FI>is<Fi> His kindness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752On the willows in the midst thereof we hung up our instruments.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Give thanks unto theGod ofgods, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 10:17
For Jehovah your God, he is God of gods, and Lord of lords, the great God, the mighty, and the terrible, who regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward.
- Psalms 97:9
For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.
- Daniel 2:47
The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou hast been able to reveal this secret.
- Joshua 22:22
The Mighty One, God, Jehovah, the Mighty One, God, Jehovah, he knoweth; and Israel he shall know: if it be in rebellion, or if in trespass against Jehovah (save thou us not this day),
- Psalms 97:7
Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.
- 2 Chronicles 2:5
And the house which I build is great; for great is our God above all gods.
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