Bible Strands
Psalms 136:4
He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses a worshipping community, immediately following a call to thank the Lord of lords and preceding a declaration of God’s creative insight.
The words — לְ/בַדּ֑/וֹ (le./va.D/o) translates to "to/ only/ him," marking exclusive agency, while חַסְדּֽ/וֹ (chas.D/o) means "covenant loyalty/ his," indicating a binding commitment.
The thread — The emphasis on God’s exclusive mighty deeds runs through Psalms 72:18, Job 5:9, and Psalms 86:10, where unsearchable works and divine sovereignty are consistently attributed to Him alone.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that God acts without rival in mighty works and requires the reader to acknowledge the permanence of His covenant loyalty.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Cross-references
- Psalms 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
- Job 5:9 the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.
- Psalms 86:10 For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.
- Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
- Revelation 15:3 and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!