Psalms 111:4
Psalms 111:4 in Multiple Translations
He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.
Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.
He wants the wonderful things he has done to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and kind.
He hath made his wonderfull workes to be had in remembrance: the Lord is mercifull and full of compassion.
A memorial He hath made of His wonders, Gracious and merciful [is] Jehovah.
He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just.
He has appointed/established festivals in which we remember the wonderful things that he has done; Yahweh always is kind and merciful.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 111:4
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Psalms 111:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֵ֣כֶר
עָ֭שָׂה
לְ/נִפְלְאֹתָ֑י/ו
חַנּ֖וּן
וְ/רַח֣וּם
יְהוָֽה
זֵ֣כֶר
zêker
H2143
memorial
N-ms
עָ֭שָׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לְ/נִפְלְאֹתָ֑י/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
Prep | V-Niphal | Suff
חַנּ֖וּן
channûwn
H2587
gracious
Adj
וְ/רַח֣וּם
rachûwm
H7349
compassionate
Conj | Adj
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 111:4
זֵ֣כֶר
zêker
H2143
"memorial"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a memorial or remembrance, often referring to a reminder of something important, like a scent or a memory. It appears in the Bible to describe memorials to God. The word is used to recall significant events or people.
Definition: 1) memorial, remembrance 1a) remembrance, memory 1b) memorial
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. See also: Exodus 3:15; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 6:6.
עָ֭שָׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לְ/נִפְלְאֹתָ֑י/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
Prep | 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.
חַנּ֖וּן
channûwn
H2587
"gracious"
Adj
The Hebrew word for gracious describes God's kind and merciful nature, showing His love and care for humanity.
Definition: gracious
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: gracious. See also: Exodus 22:26; Psalms 103:8; Psalms 86:15.
וְ/רַח֣וּם
rachûwm
H7349
"compassionate"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for compassionate describes God's merciful nature. It is used to convey God's kindness and sympathy towards humanity, often in the context of his relationship with his people. This concept is central to the Bible's portrayal of God's character.
Definition: 1) compassionate 1a) always of God with one possible exception
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: full of compassion, merciful. See also: Exodus 34:6; Psalms 86:15; Psalms 78:38.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 111:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 111:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
- Sermons on Psalms 111:4
Context — Majestic Is His Work
2Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.
4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. 6He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 103:8 | The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. |
| 2 | Isaiah 63:7 | I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion. |
| 3 | Psalms 145:8 | The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. |
| 4 | Psalms 86:5 | For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. |
| 5 | Ephesians 1:6–8 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. |
| 6 | Psalms 78:38 | And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 31:19–30 | Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them. When I have brought them into the land that I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, they will eat their fill and prosper. Then they will turn to other gods and worship them, and they will reject Me and break My covenant. And when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them into the land that I swore to give them.” So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites. Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after my death! Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.” Then Moses recited aloud to the whole assembly of Israel the words of this song from beginning to end: |
| 8 | Romans 5:20–21 | The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
| 9 | Psalms 112:4 | Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. |
| 10 | Exodus 12:26–27 | When your children ask you, ‘What does this service mean to you?’ you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped. |
Psalms 111:4 Summary
This verse, Psalms 111:4, tells us that God wants us to remember His amazing works, so we can trust and worship Him. He is a gracious and compassionate God, who loves and cares for us, as seen in Psalms 103:8 and Lamentations 3:22-23. By remembering His wonders, we can have confidence in His goodness and faithfulness, just like the Israelites did when they recalled God's miracles in the book of Exodus, such as the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-31. This helps us to trust Him more and obey His commands, knowing that He is always with us and cares for us, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God has caused His wonders to be remembered?
This means that God has made sure we can recall and celebrate His amazing works, as seen in Psalms 111:4, so we can trust and worship Him, just like the Israelites remembered God's miracles in the book of Exodus, such as the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-31.
How is God gracious and compassionate?
God's graciousness and compassion are demonstrated through His love and care for us, as shown in Psalms 111:4, and also in verses like Psalms 103:8, which says He is slow to anger and abounding in love, and Lamentations 3:22-23, which reminds us of His faithful love and mercies.
Why is it important to remember God's wonders?
Remembering God's wonders helps us to trust and obey Him, as we see in Psalms 111:4, and also in Deuteronomy 8:2, where God reminded the Israelites of His provision and care for them in the wilderness, so they would not forget His works and would fear and obey Him.
How can I apply this verse to my life?
You can apply Psalms 111:4 to your life by reflecting on God's goodness and faithful love, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 31:3, and by trusting in His gracious and compassionate character, as you face challenges and uncertainties, knowing that He is always with you and cares for you, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of God's wonders that you have experienced or learned about, and how have they impacted your faith and trust in Him?
- How does remembering God's wonders affect your daily life and decisions, and what are some ways you can cultivate a greater sense of awe and gratitude for His works?
- In what ways do you see God's gracious and compassionate nature at work in your life, and how can you respond to His love and care with worship and obedience?
- What are some things that can distract you from remembering God's wonders, and how can you stay focused on His goodness and faithfulness in the midst of challenges and uncertainties?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:4
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered,.... All his works are marvellous ones; his works of creation, that they should rise out of nothing at a word of command; his works of providence,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:4
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered - i:e., such as to be worthy of remembrance.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
To be remembered; either, 1. By those memorials which he hath left of them in his word; or rather, 2. By their own wonderful nature, and the lasting effects and benefits flowing from them, which are such as cannot easily be forgotten. Is gracious and full of compassion towards his people, as appears from his works and carriage towards us, in sparing, and pardoning, and restoring, and preserving us when we have deserved to be utterly destroyed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
Psalms 111:4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion.Ver. 4. He hath made his wonderful, &c.] Memorabilia reddidit mirabilia sua clemens et misericors Iehova.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
(4) He hath made . . .—Literally, He hath made a memorial for His wonderful works, as in Joshua 4:7, &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
Verse 4. He hath made his wonderful works] He who seeks them out will never forget them; and every thing of God's framing is done in such a way, as to strike the imagination, interest the senses, and charm and edify the intellect. But the psalmist may here intend principally the works of God in behalf of the Jewish people; and particularly in their deliverance from the Babylonish captivity, which this Psalm is supposed to celebrate.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:4
4. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered] Lit. made a memorial for his wonderful works, particularly the deliverance of His people from Egypt, by the continuous tradition which they were charged to hand on from one generation to another (Psalms 78:3; Exodus 12:26; &c.), and by the festivals and ordinances which commemorated that deliverance, especially the Passover (Exodus 12:14). But the words may also be rendered, He hath made (himself) a memorial by his wonderful works, won for Himself honour by them[70]. Cp. Nehemiah 9:10, “So thou didst get thee a name”; Exodus 14:4; Exodus 14:17. [70] Zçker, ‘memorial,’ is nearly equivalent to ‘name’ (Psalms 135:13, and often).gracious and full of compassion] Cp. Psalms 103:8. Fundamental attributes of Jehovah (Exodus 34:6) illustrated in the Exodus, and in all His dealings with Israel (Nehemiah 9:17; Nehemiah 9:31).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:4
He hath made his wonderful works - In heaven and in earth. To be remembered - literally, “Memory hath he made for his wonderful works.” “They” are so made, that man may remember them; the memory of
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:4
4. To be remembered—Literally, He made a memorial for his wondrous works. Thus feasts, fasts, and other institutions were monumental signs, appointed to keep in remembrance his doings.
Sermons on Psalms 111:4
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(Covenant Series) 1. David and Jonathan by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and Jonathan from 1 Samuel 18. The background is that David, a shepherd boy, has just slain Goliath, the enemy of God. Davi |
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Revival Now by Mark Greening | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for Christians to constantly be revived and restored to God, even after being saved. He shares his personal experience of realizing |
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Angry With God by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah and his rebellion against God. He highlights Jonah's desire to die and his grumbling because of his discomfort. The preac |
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God Has Prepared a Place for You by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah in the Bible. He highlights how the preaching of God's word can have a profound impact on people's lives, even those who |
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 1. Oh! What a God! by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the character of God as described in the Bible. He emphasizes that God is merciful and gracious, as proclaimed by Jehovah himself. The prea |
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Jesus Christ My Glory by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the corrupt state of the world, drawing parallels between the present day and the biblical times. The preacher emphasizes that God's nature |
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Book of Acts Series - Part 13 | the Conversion by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the trend of shortening church meetings in America due to people's lack of interest. He emphasizes that being in God's presence should bring |