Psalms 118:29
Psalms 118:29 in Multiple Translations
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Thank the Lord, for he is good! His trustworthy love lasts forever!
Praise ye the Lord, because he is good: for his mercie endureth for euer.
Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age, [is] His kindness!
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Remove from me the way of iniquity: and out of thy law have mercy on me.
Thank Yahweh, because he does good things for us He will faithfully love us forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 118:29
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Psalms 118:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הוֹד֣וּ
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
כִּי
ט֑וֹב
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
הוֹד֣וּ
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ט֑וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 118:29
הוֹד֣וּ
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
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.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ט֑וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חַסְדּֽ/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.
Study Notes — Psalms 118:29
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 118:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:29
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:29
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:29
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:29
- Sermons on Psalms 118:29
Context — The LORD Is on My Side
27The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
28You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You.
29Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 3:11 | And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. |
| 2 | Psalms 118:1 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 3 | Psalms 103:17 | But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— |
| 4 | 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. |
Psalms 118:29 Summary
[This verse reminds us that God is good and that His love for us will never end, as stated in Psalms 118:29. We can trust in His goodness, even when things seem uncertain, because of His promise to always be with us (Hebrews 13:5). Giving thanks to God is a way to acknowledge His love and care for us, and to express our gratitude for all that He has done (Psalms 100:4). By focusing on God's goodness, we can find comfort and peace in any situation.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is good?
The Bible teaches that God's goodness is not just a feeling, but a fundamental aspect of His character, as seen in Psalms 118:29 and confirmed in Psalms 100:5, which says that 'the LORD is good' and 'His loving devotion endures forever'.
Why should we give thanks to the Lord?
We should give thanks to the Lord because of His loving devotion to us, as stated in Psalms 118:29, and also as a response to His many blessings in our lives, as encouraged in Psalms 107:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
What does it mean that God's loving devotion endures forever?
This phrase, found in Psalms 118:29, emphasizes that God's love and care for us will never fade or come to an end, as also promised in Jeremiah 31:3 and Romans 8:38-39.
How can I practically express thanks to God?
You can express thanks to God through prayer, as seen in Philippians 4:6, and by telling others about His goodness, as encouraged in Psalms 96:3, and by living a life that honors Him, as taught in Colossians 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some specific ways that God has shown His goodness in my life, and how can I thank Him for those blessings?
- How does the promise that God's loving devotion endures forever comfort me in difficult times?
- What are some things that I can do this week to express my gratitude to God and to share His love with others?
- In what ways can I trust in God's goodness, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging?
- How can I use the truth of Psalms 118:29 to encourage someone else who is struggling to see God's goodness in their life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:29
O give thanks unto the Lord, for [he is] good,.... And thus the psalm ends as it began; there having been given many instances of the divine goodness, in hearing and delivering the psalmist when in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:29
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. The psalm ends as it begun.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:29
Psalms 118:29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.Ver. 29. O give thanks unto the Lord, &c.] Repetit proaemium pro epilogo. See Psalms 118:1.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:29
Verse 29. O give thanks unto the Lord] This is the general doxology or chorus. All join in thanksgiving, and they end as they began: "His mercy endureth for ever." It began at the creation of man; it will continue till the earth is burnt up. ANALYSIS OF THE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEENTH PSALM The parts of this Psalm are the following: - I. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy, Psalms 118:1-5. II. A persuasion to trust in God, and that from the psalmist's own example, who called upon God, and was delivered from trouble, Psalms 118:5-14. III. The exultation of the Church for it, Psalms 118:15-18. IV.
A solemn thanksgiving kept for it, and in what manner it was celebrated, Psalms 118:19-27. V. A short doxology. 1. The psalmist invites all to praise God: "O give thanks," c., and adds his reasons: - 1. "For he is good." How briefly and powerfully spoken! He is absolutely good. 2. "He is good, and ever good." To us he is a merciful God, which flows from his goodness his mercy created, redeemed, protects, and will crown us. Thus his mercy extends especially to his people; therefore, - 1. "Let Israel now say," c. The whole nation. 2.
"Let the house of Aaron," c. That whole consecrated tribe. 3. "Let them now that fear the Lord," &c. Proselytes, &c. II. And thus, having given a general recommendation of his mercy, he descends to instance in what it consists that is, God's great deliverance of him. 1. "I was in distress," c. A frequent case with God's people, as well as with David. 2. "I called upon the lord," &c. I fled to him, not trusting in myself, and found mercy. 3.
"The Lord answered me, and set me in a large place." This was the issue. Upon which experience the psalmist exults, and attributes it to God's mercy. 1. "The Lord is my helper," &c. The Lord is for me, therefore I shall not suffer. 2. "The Lord takes my part," &c. I shall be in safety, while my enemies will be cast down, and the Church freed. From which he deduces a third inference: - 1, "It is better to trust in the Lord," &c. He is both able and willing to help. 2. "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes." David found this in the case of Achish, king of Gath. In a song of triumph he acquaints us in what dangers he was, and from which God delivered him.
It is good then to trust in the Lord. 1. "All nations compassed me about," &c., but to no purpose. 2. "They compassed me about yea, they compassed me about," c. 3. "They compassed me about like bees," &c. Angry, and armed with stings but my trust is alone in the Lord. In his name, and by his help, "I will destroy them." He told us of a multitude of enemies and for the overthrow of these he sang his triumph. 1.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:29
29. The Psalm concludes with the chorus of praise with which it began.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:29
O give thanks unto the Lord ... - The psalm closes, as it began, with an exhortation to praise God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:29
29. The psalm ends as it began. Compare the last line with Ezra 3:11. With this beautiful lyric closes the hallel. See introduction.
Sermons on Psalms 118:29
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Avoid the Trap by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and Goliath from the Bible. He emphasizes how David, a young boy, fearlessly faced the giant Goliath, who was nine feet ta |
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Ezra #4: Reasons for an Incomplete Temple, Part 2 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of not giving up and quitting in the face of challenges. He emphasizes that God's answer to difficulties is not through human |
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Revival in the Book of Ezra - Part 2 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Ezra and the rebuilding of the ruined temple. The speaker begins with a prayer, acknowledging their dependence on God's revelati |
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker introduces the theme of the conference, which is "faith unto enlargement through adversity." The speaker refers to Psalm 118 as the Passover Hosanna Son |
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Shedding of the Blood by F.J. Huegel | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the shedding of Jesus' blood as the central theme. The sermon begins by discussing the soldiers who came to the bodies after Jesus' crucifix |
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(Covenant Series) 3. Christ Our Passover by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt as described in the book of Exodus. He emphasizes that God heard the groanings of the Is |
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This Is the Day by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the anticipation of the day when God would send his only begotten Son into the world to redeem mankind from sin. The sermon emphasizes the spi |