What does Psalm 136:18 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 136; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 136:17–22 describes God's power which brought Israel victory in Canaan. Among these were the defeat of Sihon (Numbers 21:23–25) and Og (Numbers 21:33–35). The Lord would continue to empower His people as they entered into the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 7:7–8; 8:17–18). As these blessings are described, the psalm repeats an expression of the Lord's love, which is never-ending and constant.
Each verse in this psalm ends with a declaration that God's love is loyal and unending. The song praises God for His goodness, sovereignty, power, creation, rescue of Israel, empowerment of His people, mercy, sustaining power, and role as "the God of heaven." The song is often labeled "The Great Hallel" because of this enthusiastic worship.
