Psalms 105

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 105 of 150

1 O give thanks to Jehovah; call on His name; make His deeds known among the peoples.

2 Sing to Him; sing praises to Him; meditate on all His wonders.

3 Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek Jehovah rejoice.

4 Seek Jehovah and His strength; seek His face without ceasing.

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Chapter Summary

An exhortation to praise Jehovah, and to seek His help. A meditation on His providence over Abraham and the fathers.

Key Hebrew Words

נַחֲלַתְ possession H5159 · TWOT 1342a
בְּכ֣וֹר first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a
יַעֲקֹ֣ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
אַחֵֽר another H312 · TWOT 68a
גִּשְׁמֵי rain H1653 · TWOT 389a

People & Context

Covenant with the Patriarchs

God cuts a covenant with Abraham, swears an oath to Isaac, and makes it a perpetual statute to Israel to give them the land of Canaan.

Patriarchs Wander

The patriarchs walk from nation to nation as aliens, and God reproves kings, warning them not to harm His anointed prophets.

Famine on the Land

God calls a famine upon the land and breaks the whole staff of bread.

Timeline

Covenant with the Patriarchs

God cuts a covenant with Abraham, swears an oath to Isaac, and makes it a perpetual statute to Israel to give them the land of Canaan.

Psalms 105:8-11
Patriarchs Wander

The patriarchs walk from nation to nation as aliens, and God reproves kings, warning them not to harm His anointed prophets.

Psalms 105:12-15
Famine on the Land

God calls a famine upon the land and breaks the whole staff of bread.

Psalms 105:16

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