Psalm 136:7

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Cross-references

Psalm 74:16 Parallel

Psalm 74:16 affirms God's ownership of day and night and establishment of heavenly lights, paralleling the making of great lights here.

Psalm 104:19 explicitly says God made the moon for seasons and the sun — directly parallel to the great lights.

Psalm 8:3 Parallel

Psalm 8:3 praises God for making the moon and stars — directly parallel to the great lights.

Psalm 148:3 Parallel

Psalm 148:3 calls the sun, moon, and stars to praise God — they are the same lights made in Psalm 136:7.

Genesis 1:14-19 is the original creation account of the lights — Psalm 136:7 alludes to this same event.

Genesis 1:16 specifically mentions the 'great lights' — the exact phrase used in Psalm 136:7.

Jeremiah 31:35 describes God giving the sun for day and moon/stars for night — parallel to the great lights.

2 Corinthians 4:6 applies the same creative voice that made light (Psalm 136:7) to shine spiritual light in believers' hearts.

Deuteronomy 4:19 also acknowledges God made the sun, moon, and stars, but warns against worshiping them.

Joshua 10:13 Related theme

Joshua 10:13 shows God's power over the sun and moon to stop — they obey the Creator who made them.