Psalms 107:15

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Psalms 107:15 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

King James Version KJV

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

American Standard Version ASV

Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Bible in Basic English BBE

Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men!

Free Bible Version FBV

Let them praise the Lord for his trustworthy love, and for all the wonderful things he does for people.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Let them therefore cofesse before the Lord his louing kindnesse, and his wonderfull woorkes before the sonnes of men.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.

World English Bible WEB

Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Translation for Translators T4T

He broke down the prison gates that were made of bronze, and cut through the prison bars that were made of iron. So they also should praise/thank Yahweh for faithfully loving them, and for all the wonderful things that he does for people.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:15

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Psalms 107:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB יוֹד֣וּ לַ/יהוָ֣ה חַסְדּ֑/וֹ וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו לִ/בְנֵ֥י אָדָֽם

יוֹד֣וּ yâdâh H3034 to give thanks V-Hiphil-Juss-3mp

לַ/יהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

חַסְדּ֑/וֹ chêçêd H2617 kindness N-ms | Suff

וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו pâlâʼ H6381 to wonder Conj | V-Niphal | Suff

לִ/בְנֵ֥י bên H1121 son Prep | N-mp

אָדָֽם ʼâdâm H120 the man (Adam) N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:15

יוֹד֣וּ yâdâh H3034 "to give thanks" V-Hiphil-Juss-3mp

To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.

Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)

Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.

לַ/יהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

חַסְדּ֑/וֹ chêçêd H2617 "kindness" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.

Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness

Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.

וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו pâlâʼ H6381 "to wonder" Conj | V-Niphal | Suff

This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.

Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous

Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.

לִ/בְנֵ֥י bên H1121 "son" Prep | N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

אָדָֽם ʼâdâm H120 "the man (Adam)" N-ms

Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.

Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being

Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.

Study Notes — Psalms 107:15

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Psalms 107:15 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:15
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:15
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:15
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:15
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:15
Sermons on Psalms 107:15

Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance

13Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. 14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.

15Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

16For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. 17Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 107:21	Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
2	Psalms 107:31	Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
3	Psalms 107:8	Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
4	Psalms 116:17–19	I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people, in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Psalms 107:15 Summary

[Psalms 107:15 is a call to give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and wonders in our lives. This means recognizing and appreciating God's faithful love and the amazing things He has done for us, as described in Psalms 107:13-14. We can respond to God's love by giving thanks and praise, just like the Psalmist does in this verse, and as encouraged in Psalms 100:4-5. By doing so, we can cultivate a heart of gratitude and deepen our relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 136:1-3.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is meant by 'loving devotion' in Psalms 107:15?

The term 'loving devotion' refers to God's loyal love and faithfulness, as seen in His covenant with His people, as described in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalm 136:1-3.

Why are we commanded to give thanks to the LORD in this verse?

We are commanded to give thanks to acknowledge God's goodness and faithfulness, just as the Psalmist does in Psalms 107:15, and as instructed in Ephesians 5:20 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

What are the 'wonders' mentioned in this verse?

The 'wonders' refer to the mighty acts of God, such as delivering His people from darkness and the shadow of death, as described in the surrounding verses, Psalms 107:13-14 and Psalms 107:16.

How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?

We can apply this verse by regularly reflecting on God's loving devotion and wonders in our lives, and responding with gratitude and praise, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4-5 and Hebrews 13:15.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways you have experienced God's loving devotion in your life, and how can you give thanks for these experiences?
How do the 'wonders' of God in your life compare to the wonders described in this Psalm, and what can you learn from these comparisons?
In what ways can you cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise, even in difficult circumstances, as described in Psalms 107:13-17?
How can you share the wonders of God's loving devotion with others, and encourage them to give thanks and praise to the LORD?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:15

O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness,.... Or, "confess to the Lord his goodness or grace", or "mercy" (g); own and acknowledge it, in delivering them from such a state of darkness and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:15

Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:15

Psalms 107:15 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!Ver. 15. Oh that men, &c.] See Psalms 107:8.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:15

(15) Oh that . . .—The subject is the participle in Psalms 107:10, “such as sit,” a fact which bears upon the proper subject in Psalms 107:8.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:15

Verse 15. O that men, &c.] This is the intercalary verse, or burden, of the second part, as it was of the first. See Psalms 107:8.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:15

15. Let them give thanks to Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the sons of men.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:15

Oh that men would praise ... - See the notes at Psalms 107:8. The idea here is that the things just referred to “should” call forth expressions of gratitude to God.

Sermons on Psalms 107:15

	Sermon	Description
	On Eagles' Wings Pt 106 by Don Courville	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and praising God for His goodness and wonderful works. The psalmist urges people to give thanks to the Lord bec
	The Origin of Man - Antiquity of Man Part 1 by John Murray	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the purpose of the chronological data in Genesis 5 and Genesis 11. They argue that these genealogies are condensed and not intended to provide
	Giving Thanks to the Lord Part 2 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith recounts the story of Paul's journey on a ship in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship was caught in a severe storm, and the crew did everything they
	The Goodness of God by Derek Melton	In this sermon, Pastor Pete discusses the goodness of God as showcased in the advent of his son. He references Galatians chapter 4, which talks about how humanity was once in bonda
	The Mercy of God by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 107 and emphasizes the enduring mercy of God. He highlights how God's mercy is shown to those who are hungry, thirsty, homeless, and lo
	Garments of Praise - Ben Crandall by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and laying aside the spirit of heaviness. He quotes various verses from the book of Psalms that call for prais
	Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude by Peter Hammond	Peter Hammond preaches on the importance of being joyful, prayerful, and thankful, as exemplified by individuals like Nicolae Moldoveanu, Fanny Crosby, Helen Keller, and persecuted