New Testament • Verse 14a is quoted in
Hebrews .
Judaism • The feasts of
Tabernacles and of
Passover have been put forward as suggested suitable occasions for the use of this psalm. and on the fifth day of Passover in some traditions. • Verse 13 is the fifth verse of
Yehi Kivod in Pesukei Dezimra. Verse 4 is the fifteenth verse of Yehi Kivod. • Verse 21 is the second verse of
Baruch Hashem L'Olam in Pesukei Dezimra and
Baruch Hashem L'Olam during
Maariv.
Eastern Orthodox Church • Along with Psalm 135, Psalm 136 is used in the
Polyeleos service, is sung at
Orthros (Matins) of a Feast Day and at Vigils. In some Slavic traditions and on
Mount Athos it is read every Sunday at
Orthros, on Mount Athos accompanied by candles, bells, and censers. • At vigils, it accompanies the opening of the
Royal Doors and a great censing of the nave by the Priest(s) or Deacon(s). == Musical settings ==