Psalm 105:1

Translations

Modern

Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Traditional

O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.

Literal

Give thanks to YHWH; call on His name; make known among the nations His deeds!

Latin

Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, et invocate nomen ejus; annuntiate inter gentes opera ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Notes

Psalms 105:1–5

The poet begins with a call to give thanks (see also Psalms 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 136:1). The other psalms continue with the refrain "for He is good!" The rest of Psalm 105 tells of God's goodness.

Psalms 105:1–45

This hymn praises the Lord’s faithfulness to Abraham and his descendants in all their journeys:
- from Ur to Canaan (Psalm 105:12),
- to Egypt (Psalm 105:17, 23),
- through the wilderness (Psalm 105:37, 41), and
- back to Canaan (Psalm 105:44).
These events fulfilled the Lord's promise to Abraham (Psalm 105:9, 42), which was the basis for Israel’s very existence. Joseph, whose suffering turned into glory, serves as a model of encouragement for Israel (Psalm 105:16–25).
Psalm 105:1–15 (along with 96; 106:1, 47–48) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16.

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Isaiah 12:4
…and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
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They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might,
Romans 10:13
…for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 145:4–6
One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts—
Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
1 Chronicles 29:13
Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.
Daniel 4:1–3
King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied.
Psalm 136:1–3
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
Acts 9:14
And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”
Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

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