Psalm 136 is the 136th psalm from the Book of Psalms. It is sometimes referred to as "The Great Hallel."[1]
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Uses [edit]
Judaism [edit]
- Is recited in its entirety during the Pesukei Dezimra on Shabbat, Yom Tov, and Hoshana Rabbah.[2]
- Is recited on the eighth day of Passover in some traditions.[3]
- Verse 1 is part of the final paragraph of Birkat Hamazon.[4]
- Verse 4 is recited when opening the Hakafot on Simchat Torah.[5]
- Verse 6 is recited in Rokah Ha'aertz Al Hamayim of Birkat HaShachar.[6]
- Verse 7 is part of Likel Barukh in Blessings before the Shema.[7]
- Verse 25 is part of the opening paragraph of Birkat Hamazon.[8]
Eastern Orthodox [edit]
- Along with Psalm 135 (LXX numbers as 134 & 135 respectively) is called the "Polyeleos" or translated to "Great Mercy", named such after the refrain used "for His mercy endures forever". The Polyeleos is sung at Orthros (Matins) of a Feast Day and at Vigils. In some local traditions it is read every Sunday at Orthros.
- At vigils, it accompanies the opening of the Royal Doors and a great censing of the nave by the Priest(s) or Deacon(s).
References [edit]
- ^ Light and Fire of the Baal Shem Tov By Yitzhak Buxbaum, page 399
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 384
- ^ The Artscroll Tehillim page 329
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 195
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 759
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 20
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 88
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 185
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