Psalms 105:45
Psalms 105:45 in Multiple Translations
that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws. Praise ye Jehovah.
So that they might keep his orders, and be true to his laws. Give praise to the Lord.
The Lord did this so they could follow his instructions and keep his laws. Praise the Lord!
That they might keepe his statutes, and obserue his Lawes. Prayse ye the Lord.
That they may observe His statutes, And His laws may keep. Praise ye Jehovah!
that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise the LORD!
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
And he was mindful of his covenant: and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
Yahweh did all these things in order that his people would do all the things that he had commanded them to do [DOU]. Praise Yahweh!
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Psalms 105:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/עֲב֤וּר
יִשְׁמְר֣וּ
חֻ֭קָּי/ו
וְ/תוֹרֹתָ֥י/ו
יִנְצֹ֗רוּ
הַֽלְלוּ
יָֽהּ
בַּ/עֲב֤וּר
ʻâbûwr
H5668
for the sake of
Prep | N-ms
יִשְׁמְר֣וּ
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
חֻ֭קָּי/ו
chôq
H2706
statute
N-mp | Suff
וְ/תוֹרֹתָ֥י/ו
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
Conj | N-fp | Suff
יִנְצֹ֗רוּ
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
הַֽלְלוּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
יָֽהּ
Yâhh
H3050
LORD
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:45
בַּ/עֲב֤וּר
ʻâbûwr
H5668
"for the sake of"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means for the sake of or because of something, like in Genesis when God acts on account of his people's needs. It shows a reason or purpose behind an action. The KJV often translates it as because of or for someone's sake.
Definition: prep 1) for the sake of, on account of, because of, in order to conj 2) in order that
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to. See also: Genesis 3:17; 2 Samuel 5:12; Psalms 105:45.
יִשְׁמְר֣וּ
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
חֻ֭קָּי/ו
chôq
H2706
"statute"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
וְ/תוֹרֹתָ֥י/ו
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
יִנְצֹ֗רוּ
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
הַֽלְלוּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
יָֽהּ
Yâhh
H3050
"LORD"
N-proper
Jah is a shortened form of the name LORD, used in many compounds, such as names ending in -iah or -jah. It appears in the Bible as a way to refer to God.
Definition: A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 118:17; Psalms 68:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:45
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 105:45 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:45
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:45
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:45
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 105:45
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:45
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:45
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:45
- Sermons on Psalms 105:45
Context — Tell of His Wonders
43He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy.
44He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor,
45that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 4:40 | Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time. |
| 2 | Titus 2:14 | He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. |
| 3 | Ephesians 2:8–10 | For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 4:1 | Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. |
| 5 | Revelation 19:3–4 | And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” |
| 6 | Psalms 106:1 | Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 36:24–28 | For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land. I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. Then you will live in the land that I gave your forefathers; you will be My people, and I will be your God. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 6:21–25 | then you are to tell him, “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. But He brought us out from there to lead us in and give us the land that He had sworn to our fathers. And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God, that we may always be prosperous and preserved, as we are to this day. And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.” |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 5:33–2 | — |
| 10 | Psalms 150:1 | Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. |
Psalms 105:45 Summary
This verse says that God gave His people the lands of the nations so that they could follow His rules and obey His laws. It's like when a parent gives a child a gift, but also expects them to use it responsibly and follow the rules. We can learn from this by remembering to obey God's commands, like loving Him and loving our neighbors, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40. By following God's laws, we can show our love and gratitude for His blessings, just like the psalmist does when he says 'Hallelujah' at the end of the verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of God giving His people the lands of the nations?
According to Psalms 105:45, the purpose is that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws, which is a theme repeated in Deuteronomy 6:1-3 and other scriptures, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commands.
What does it mean to keep God's statutes and obey His laws?
Keeping God's statutes and obeying His laws means to live according to the principles and commands given in the Bible, such as loving God and loving our neighbors as ourselves, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40 and other passages.
Why does the verse end with 'Hallelujah'?
The word 'Hallelujah' is an expression of praise and worship, indicating that the psalmist is rejoicing and giving thanks to God for His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 103:1-5 and other passages of praise.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Psalms 105?
This verse is part of a larger passage that recounts God's deliverance of His people and His provision for them, and it emphasizes the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God in response to His blessings, as seen in verses 43-44 and other parts of the chapter.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can keep God's statutes and obey His laws in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a heart of obedience and faithfulness to God, like the psalmist describes?
- What are some things that I can praise and thank God for, like the psalmist does in this verse?
- How can I balance the gift of God's provision and blessings with the responsibility to obey and follow Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:45
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws,.... All this the Lord did for them, to engage them by his goodness to them to observe the statutes he appointed them, and the laws he gave
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:45
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:45
Psalms 105:45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.Ver. 45. That they might observe his statutes] Here the psalmist showeth the final cause of all the service of God; what should be the result, his praise. Praise ye the Lord] Loquitur ad prudentes, saith Aben Ezra, this he speaketh to those that are wise; for high words become not a fool, saith Solomon.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 105:45
Verse 45. That they might observe his statutes] That they might be properly instructed, and properly disciplined. This is the end proposed by Divine revelation: men are to be made wise unto salvation, and then to be brought under the yoke of obedience. He who is not conformed to God's word shall not enter into Christ's kingdom. ANALYSIS OF THE HUNDRED AND FIFTH PSALM The title of this Psalm is Hallelujah, as are also the two following; and the first fifteen verses of it were sung at the bringing up of the ark by David, 1 Chronicles 16:1; 1 Chronicles 16:7-36. The scope of it is the same with the two former Psalms, "that we praise God;" but yet with this difference: in the hundred and third, that he be magnified "for his benefits of redemption;" in the hundred and fourth, "for the manifestation of his power and providence in creating, governing, and sustaining the world;" but in this, "for the gracious covenant he made with Abraham, and, in him, with his whole Church." I. An exhortation to praise God, Psalms 105:1-7. II. An enumeration of the favours God bestowed to persuade to it, Psalms 105:7-45. I.
He that loves his prince truly desires also that others should magnify and honour him. This was David's case; he was a true lover of his God, and set a true estimate upon him. He honoured and praised God himself, and desired that others should do the same outwardly and inwards with heart and tongue: he thought all too little, and therefore, he repeats the duty often, and shows how it is to be done. 1. By giving of thanks: "O give thanks unto the Lord." 2. By invocation: "Call upon his name." 3. By communication: "Make known his deeds among the people." 4. By voices, psalms, and hymns: "Sing unto him; sing psalms unto him." 5. By frequent colloquies of his works: "Talk ye of all his wondrous works." 6. By boasting of him: "Glory ye in his holy name." Profess that you are happy men, that God's holy name was ever made known to you. "He that glories, let him glory in the Lord;" 2 Corinthians 10:17.
He invites all outwardly to exhibit praise; and now he advises that it be done inwardly also, with exultation and gladness of heart. 1. "Let the heart of them rejoice." The Holy Spirit does not sing but out of a joyous heart. 2. "Let them seek the Lord." For, indeed, they only who seek him rejoice heartily: they can acquiesce in God, in his promises of grace, pardon, and acceptance; which is so necessary to every one who will make his approaches to the throne of grace, and have his praise rendered acceptable, that the prophet seriously urges the duty: - (1) "Seek the Lord." Cast all impiety and wickedness away: seek him. (2) "Seek his strength." Which at that time was the ark, it being the symbol of his presence. Seek him in his Church.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:45
45. The object of God’s favour to Israel was That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws, and obedience was the condition of their retaining these blessings. Cp. Psalms 78:7; Deuteronomy 4:1; Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 26:17-18; and the terms in which the purpose of Abraham’s call is described in Genesis 18:19 (R.V.). Praise ye the Lord] This Hallelujah is omitted by the LXX and Syr.; see note on Psalms 104:35 : but the recital of God’s mercies fitly concludes with a call to praise.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:45
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws - The end - the design - of all this was that they might be an obedient people.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:45
45. That they might observe his statutes—This is the ultimate end of all the wonderful dispensations of God in calling and planting his Church; and in view of so glorious a result of the divine
Sermons on Psalms 105:45
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The Grace of God by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of grace and its significance in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that grace is not just unmerited favor, but also a demand |
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(Titus - Part 18): The Reason for Paul's Commandments by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of making your enemies work for you. He emphasizes that this is not a trick sermon, but a literal truth that he will explain. The |
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Levitical Ministry - Part 3of4 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the nature and purpose of the ministry of preaching the word of God. They emphasize the importance of understanding and redefining the ministr |
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Cut Off Goliath's Head by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being fully committed to God and pursuing holiness. He encourages the audience to confront and overcome their besetting si |
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Trust and Obey - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a boat crossing the Atlantic and how it triumphed despite the odds. He then talks about the power of God to keep us throu |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) the Atonement by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the identity of Jesus Christ as the man who came to save humanity. He highlights how Jesus willingly took on the form of a servant and sacri |
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What Is God Waiting For? - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince delves into the question of why God has tolerated evil and suffering for so long, emphasizing God's desire for a special people zealous for good works. |