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Psalms 136:4–5

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To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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From verse 4

  1. Psalms 72:18Rank 1 from verse 4
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    18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

  2. Job 5:9Rank 2 from verse 4
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    9Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:

  3. Psalms 86:10Rank 3 from verse 4
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    10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

  4. Exodus 15:11Rank 4 from verse 4
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    11Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

  5. Revelation 15:3Rank 5 from verse 4
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    3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

From verse 5

  1. Genesis 1:1Rank 1 from verse 5
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    1IN the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

  2. Psalms 104:24Rank 2 from verse 5
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    24O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

  3. Jeremiah 51:15Rank 3 from verse 5
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    15He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

  4. Psalms 33:6Rank 4 from verse 5
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    6By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

  5. Jeremiah 10:12Rank 5 from verse 5
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    12He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.

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Psalms 136:4

COMBINED MEANING

alone

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1. Without others, company, or help; by oneself. 2. Only or solely. 3. In "let ... alone," to leave undisturbed or refrain from interfering with.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wonders

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Sense 1: Marvellous signs, extraordinary works, or things that cause amazement. Sense 2: Marvels.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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endureth

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Sense 1: Continues, remains, lasts, or abides. Sense 2: Bears or withstands hardship.

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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Psalms 136:5

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

endureth

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Sense 1: Continues, remains, lasts, or abides. Sense 2: Bears or withstands hardship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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