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His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/136.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/136.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/136.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/136.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His faithfulness is everlasting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/136.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/136.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/136.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the heavens skillfully. His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/136.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the heavens skillfully. His love is eternal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/136.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/136.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With wisdom he made the sky. God's love never fails. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/136.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To him that by understanding made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/136.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />to the one who made the heavens by his understanding- because his mercy endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/136.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/136.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />to the one who by wisdom made the heavens, for his gracious love is everlasting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/136.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/136.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/136.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To him who by understanding made the heavens; for his loving kindness endures forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/136.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/136.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his loving kindness endures forever; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/136.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />To Him making the heavens by understanding, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/136.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To Him making the heavens by understanding, For to the age is His kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/136.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To him making the heavens in understanding: for his mercy is forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/136.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/136.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 135:5>He made the heavens with understanding, for his mercy is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/136.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who skillfully made the heavens, for his mercy endures forever; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/136.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/136.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To him who by wisdom made the heavens; for his mercy endures for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/136.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To him who made the Heavens in his wisdom, for his mercies are to eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/136.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To Him that by understanding made the heavens, for His mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/136.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To him who made the heavens by understanding; for his mercy <i>endures</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/136-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16920" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8394.htm" title="8394: biṯ·ḇū·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- An understanding. And tbuwnah; or towbunah; from biyn; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice.">By His insight</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: lə·‘ō·śêh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He made</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">His loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">endures forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-19.htm">Proverbs 3:19</a></span><br />The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Jeremiah 10:12</a></span><br />The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-15.htm">Jeremiah 51:15</a></span><br />The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a></span><br />In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-4.htm">Job 38:4-7</a></span><br />Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-12.htm">Isaiah 45:12</a></span><br />It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-18.htm">Isaiah 45:18</a></span><br />For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalm 104:24</a></span><br />How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2</a></span><br />But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a></b></br> By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalm 104:24</a></b></br> O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a></b></br> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Making</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/136-7.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-7.htm">Making</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/137-5.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 136</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/136.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/136.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>By His insight He made the heavens.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's wisdom and understanding in creation. The term "insight" suggests a deep, purposeful intelligence behind the formation of the heavens. In biblical context, the heavens often refer to the sky, the universe, and the spiritual realm. <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," highlighting God's role as the Creator. The creation of the heavens is a testament to His omniscience and power, as seen in <a href="/job/38-4.htm">Job 38:4-7</a>, where God questions Job about the foundations of the earth, underscoring His unmatched wisdom. The heavens declare the glory of God (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>), serving as a constant reminder of His creative authority and insight. This creation is not random but is marked by order and purpose, reflecting God's character and His sovereign plan.<p><b>His loving devotion endures forever.</b><br>This phrase is a recurring refrain throughout <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>, emphasizing God's steadfast love and faithfulness. The Hebrew word for "loving devotion" is "hesed," which conveys a sense of loyal love, mercy, and covenant faithfulness. This enduring love is a central theme in the Old Testament, seen in God's covenant with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>) and His promises to Israel. It is a love that persists despite human failure, as demonstrated in the history of Israel's relationship with God. The phrase assures believers of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people. In the New Testament, this enduring love is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death and resurrection embody God's ultimate act of love (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). The eternal nature of God's love provides comfort and assurance to believers, affirming that His promises and care are everlasting.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The Creator, whose wisdom and insight are highlighted in the creation of the heavens.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens.htm">Heavens</a></b><br>Refers to the sky and the celestial bodies, representing the vastness and majesty of God's creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation_event.htm">Creation Event</a></b><br>The act of God creating the heavens, demonstrating His power and wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_wisdom_in_creation.htm">God's Wisdom in Creation</a></b><br>God's creation of the heavens is a testament to His infinite wisdom. As believers, we are called to trust in His insight and understanding, knowing that His plans are perfect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_loving_devotion.htm">Enduring Loving Devotion</a></b><br>The phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" reminds us of God's unchanging love and faithfulness. In a world of uncertainty, we can find comfort in His eternal commitment to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_creation.htm">Reflecting on Creation</a></b><br>Observing the heavens can lead us to worship and awe. It is an opportunity to reflect on God's greatness and to praise Him for His marvelous works.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_our_lives.htm">Wisdom in Our Lives</a></b><br>Just as God used wisdom in creation, we are encouraged to seek His wisdom in our daily lives. This involves prayer, studying Scripture, and applying biblical principles to our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_creation.htm">Gratitude for God's Creation</a></b><br>Recognizing the beauty and complexity of the heavens should inspire gratitude. We are stewards of God's creation and should care for it responsibly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_136.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 136</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_136_align_with_science.htm">Psalm 136:5–6 mentions God creating the heavens and earth; how does this align with scientific theories of cosmology and evolution? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_create_the_world.htm">What was God's purpose in creating the world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_36_5_align_with_cosmology.htm">Psalm 36:5 mentions God's love extending 'to the heavens'--how does this align with modern cosmological understanding of an expanding universe?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/136.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">By wisdom.</span>--From <a href="/psalms/104-24.htm" title="O LORD, how manifold are your works! in wisdom have you made them all: the earth is full of your riches.">Psalm 104:24</a>, <a href="/proverbs/3-19.htm" title="The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens.">Proverbs 3:19</a>, or <a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm" title="He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens by his discretion.">Jeremiah 10:12</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/136.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To him that by wisdom made the heavens</span>. Creation is the work, not only of God's power, but of his wisdom also. Things were made as they are by the exertion of his forethought and understanding (comp. <a href="/proverbs/3-19.htm">Proverbs 3:19</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a>). <span class="cmt_word">For his mercy</span>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/136-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">By His insight</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(biṯ·ḇū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8394.htm">Strong's 8394: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligence, an argument, caprice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He made</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֹשֵׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heavens.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭שָּׁמַיִם</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">endures forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/136-5.htm">Psalm 136:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/136-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 136:5 To him who by understanding made (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/136-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 136:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/136-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 136:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>