Psalm Chapter 105 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
4 Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
7 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.
8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:
11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:
12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.
13 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
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15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
16 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:
19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.
20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
23 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
24 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
25 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.
26 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.
27 They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.
29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
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30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings.
31 He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.
32 He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.
33 He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts.
34 He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,
35 And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground.
36 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.
37 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.
40 The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
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42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant.
43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:
44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people;
45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the Lord.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 105:1
Verse: הַלְלוּ אֶת-יְהוָה
Transliteration: Hallelu et-Adonai
English: “Give praise to the Lord; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.”
Focus Word: הַלֵּל (Halal)
- Root: ה-ל-ל (Heh-Lamed-Lamed)
- Meaning: “To praise,” “to boast,” “to shine.”
- Deeper Insight: Halal conveys joyful, public acknowledgment of God’s glory, celebrating His mighty works.
| Hebrew Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Notes + Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| הוֹדוּ — hodu | Verse 1 — “Oh give thanks to the LORD…” | “Give thanks,” acknowledge. | Hodu (“give thanks”) expresses gratitude in confession and praise. It marks public acknowledgment of God’s acts. The verb opens the Psalm’s call to worship. — Gesenius |
| קִרְאוּ — qir’u | Verse 1 — “…call upon His name…” | “To call,” invoke. | Qir’u (“to call”) signifies invoking God in trust and worship. It reflects reliance on His character. The term strengthens covenant identity. — Delitzsch |
| הוֹדִיעוּ — hodi‘u | Verse 1 — “…make known His deeds…” | “To declare,” proclaim. | Hodi‘u (“to declare”) stresses public proclamation of God’s works. It mandates testimony. The verb links worship with witness. — Keil |
| שִׁירוּ — shiru | Verse 2 — “Sing to Him…” | “To sing,” praise. | Shiru (“to sing”) conveys joyful musical praise. It emphasizes celebration of God’s deeds. The verb enlivens communal worship. — Gesenius |
| זַמְּרוּ — zameru | Verse 2 — “…sing psalms to Him…” | “Make music,” play instruments. | Zameru (“make music”) includes instrumental praise. It elevates worship to artistic expression. The word enriches liturgical imagery. — Delitzsch |
| שִׁפְטֵי — shiftei | Verse 5 — “…the judgments of His mouth.” | “Judgments,” decrees. | Shiftei (“judgments”) refers to divine decisions revealed through His word. It conveys authority and reliability. The term underscores God’s righteous rule. — Keil |
| בְּרִית — berit | Verse 8 — “He remembers His covenant…” | “Covenant,” solemn agreement. | Berit (“covenant”) signifies binding commitment initiated by God. It grounds salvation history. The term is central to the Psalm’s theme. — Gesenius |
| נָתַן — natan | Verse 11 — “…to you I will give the land…” | “To give,” grant. | Natan (“to give”) emphasizes divine generosity and promise. It conveys sovereign bestowal. The verb affirms fulfillment of covenant oath. — Delitzsch |
| פָקַד — paqad | Verse 24 — “He increased His people greatly…” | “To visit,” attend to, oversee. | Paqad (“to attend/visit”) reflects divine oversight resulting in multiplication. It shows God’s active involvement in national growth. The term underlines providential care. — Keil |
| שָׁלַח — shalach | Verse 26 — “He sent Moses His servant…” | “To send,” commission. | Shalach (“to send”) conveys commissioning with divine authority. It marks God’s intervention through chosen agents. The verb underscores mission and purpose. — Gesenius |
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Scott (University of Edinburgh, 1747–1821) | Commentary on the Holy Bible | Scott emphasizes the Psalm as a historical recounting of God’s faithfulness and covenantal guidance. |
| John Owen (University of Oxford, 1616–1683) | A Commentary on the Psalms | Owen portrays God’s providence as a constant source of encouragement and instruction for His people. |
| George Buchanan (St Andrews / Paris, 1506–1582) | Commentaries on the Psalms | Buchanan highlights the lessons drawn from Israel’s history as examples of God’s enduring mercy. |
| Philip Doddridge (Northampton Academy, 1702–1751) | Family Expositor | The Psalm encourages remembrance of God’s deeds to strengthen faith and obedience. |
| John Brown (Edinburgh, 1722–1787) | Self-Interpreting Bible | Brown stresses the covenantal promises as a guide for communal worship and personal devotion. |
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms | Calvin sees the psalm as recounting God’s covenant mercies from Abraham to the Promised Land. God’s faithfulness guides every event. The psalm calls for grateful remembrance. |
| Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms | Henry interprets the psalm as celebrating God’s faithfulness in Israel’s history. The patriarchs, the Exodus, and the wilderness journey all reveal divine power. Praise arises from remembering. |
| Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms | Barnes views the psalm as historical thanksgiving. God’s providence preserves His people through trials. His covenant remains unchanged. |
| John Morison – Practical Exposition of the Psalms | Morison sees the psalm as calling God’s people to remember His mighty acts. History becomes a lesson in divine faithfulness. Gratitude is the fitting response. |
| William Walford – Commentary on the Psalms | Walford interprets the psalm as a recounting of God’s wonders. His providence governs events large and small. The psalmist urges praise and trust. |
| Andrew A. Bonar – Christ and His Church in the Psalms | Bonar views the psalm as portraying God’s faithfulness to His covenant people. Christ is seen in the preservation of Israel. The psalm encourages remembrance. |
| Joseph Parker – People’s Bible Notes | Parker sees the psalm as a testimony to divine intervention. God shapes nations for His purpose. His covenant endures. |
| Thomas Dale – Exposition of the Psalms | Dale interprets the psalm as a historical review meant to strengthen faith. God’s miracles are numerous and purposeful. The covenant binds generations. |
| Horatius Bonar – Psalm Meditations | Bonar views the psalm as the believer’s reminder of God’s steadfast love. History reveals His care. The heart responds with praise. |
| Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms | Wordsworth interprets the psalm as the Church recalling God’s ancient mercies. His covenant remains sure. Praise celebrates His works. |
COVENANT KEEPING GOD
Thought for the day: God will never deny His covenant.
Message:
We read in the scripture for today about the journey of the Israelites and how God kept the promise He made with Abraham, even till this present age.
Three names are listed here, and I think we should investigate them. I just asked myself a question here: What will I prepare for my next generation?
A man named Abraham sacrificed everything for his generation. He left his father's house; he was a sojourner in a strange land when the Lord told him to go to a land flowing with milk and honey. He built an altar to the Lord in many places to the extent that when his third generation arrived at the location where he built the altar, the presence of God was still fully there. Take a look at what the Bible says about him.
17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:
20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness Roman 4:17-22
These verses summarize the journey of Abraham. There was no sign that what God told Him would come to pass but he held onto the promise and today through His Seed, Christ Jesus, the nations of the earth are being blessed. ( Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:29)
My Counsel
Ø Be careful of how you live your life because whatever you do today will count for you and your generations to come.
Ø God is a covenant-keeping God and He will never forget His promises.
Declaration
Father, I refuse to break the divine covenant you made with me. Help me to abide by your will, in Jesus' name.
