Psalms 136:3
Psalms 136:3 in Multiple Translations
Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.
O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Oh give thanks unto the Lord of lords; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
O give praise to the Lord of lords: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Thank the Lord of lords! For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
Praise ye the Lord of lordes: for his mercie endureth for euer:
Give ye thanks to the Lord of lords, For to the age [is] His kindness.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his loving kindness endures forever;
O give thanks to the LORD of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
For there they that led us into captivity required of us the words of songs. And they that carried us away, said: Sing ye to us a hymn of the songs of Sion.
Thank the Lord who is greater than all other lords/rulers; his faithful love for us endures forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 136:3
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Psalms 136:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ה֭וֹדוּ
לַ/אֲדֹנֵ֣י
הָ/אֲדֹנִ֑ים
כִּ֖י
לְ/עֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
ה֭וֹדוּ
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
לַ/אֲדֹנֵ֣י
ʼâdôwn
H113
lord
Prep | N-mp
הָ/אֲדֹנִ֑ים
ʼâdôwn
H113
lord
Art | N-mp
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 136:3
ה֭וֹדוּ
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/אֲדֹנֵ֣י
ʼâdôwn
H113
"lord"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word ʼâdôwn refers to a lord or master, and can be used to describe human leaders or God. It emphasizes the person's power and control over others or things, and is often translated as lord or master.
Definition: 1) firm, strong, lord, master 1a) lord, master 1a1) reference to men 1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs 1a1b) master 1a1c) king 1a2) reference to God 1a2a) the Lord God 1a2b) Lord of the whole earth 1b) lords, kings 1b1) reference to men 1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria 1b1b) master 1b1c) husband 1b1d) prophet 1b1e) governor 1b1f) prince 1b1g) king 1b2) reference to God 1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh") 1c) my lord, my master 1c1) reference to men 1c1a) master 1c1b) husband 1c1c) prophet 1c1d) prince 1c1e) king 1c1f) father 1c1g) Moses 1c1h) priest 1c1i) theophanic angel 1c1j) captain 1c1k) general recognition of superiority 1c2) reference to God 1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God 1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.
הָ/אֲדֹנִ֑ים
ʼâdôwn
H113
"lord"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word ʼâdôwn refers to a lord or master, and can be used to describe human leaders or God. It emphasizes the person's power and control over others or things, and is often translated as lord or master.
Definition: 1) firm, strong, lord, master 1a) lord, master 1a1) reference to men 1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs 1a1b) master 1a1c) king 1a2) reference to God 1a2a) the Lord God 1a2b) Lord of the whole earth 1b) lords, kings 1b1) reference to men 1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria 1b1b) master 1b1c) husband 1b1d) prophet 1b1e) governor 1b1f) prince 1b1g) king 1b2) reference to God 1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh") 1c) my lord, my master 1c1) reference to men 1c1a) master 1c1b) husband 1c1c) prophet 1c1d) prince 1c1e) king 1c1f) father 1c1g) Moses 1c1h) priest 1c1i) theophanic angel 1c1j) captain 1c1k) general recognition of superiority 1c2) reference to God 1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God 1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.
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/עֹלָ֣ם
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 136:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 136:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:3
- Sermons on Psalms 136:3
Context — His Loving Devotion Endures Forever
1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
2Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.
3Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.
4He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever. 5By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 17:14 | They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” |
| 2 | 1 Timothy 6:15 | which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. |
| 3 | Revelation 19:16 | And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. |
Psalms 136:3 Summary
Psalms 136:3 tells us to give thanks to the Lord of lords, who is the most powerful and loving being in the universe. This means we should be grateful for all the good things He does for us, and recognize that His love will never end, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3. We can show our thanks by praying, singing, and obeying Him, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Psalms 100:4-5. By doing so, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing and loving the Lord of lords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Lord of lords' mean in Psalms 136:3?
This phrase emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all things, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:17 and Revelation 19:16, where God is also referred to as the 'Lord of lords' and 'King of kings'
Why is 'His loving devotion endures forever' repeated in this verse?
This repetition emphasizes God's eternal and unchanging love, which is a central theme throughout the Bible, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3 and Psalms 107:1
How can we apply the concept of 'giving thanks to the Lord of lords' in our daily lives?
We can apply this by recognizing God's sovereignty and expressing gratitude for His love and provision, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Psalms 100:4-5
What is the significance of using different titles for God, such as 'Lord of lords' and 'God of gods'?
Using different titles emphasizes God's various attributes and characteristics, helping us to understand and appreciate His multifaceted nature, as seen in Psalms 136:1-3 and Isaiah 9:6
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically demonstrate my gratitude to the Lord of lords in my daily life?
- How does the concept of God's 'loving devotion' challenge or comfort me, and what does it mean for my relationship with Him?
- In what ways do I see God's sovereignty and power at work in my life and in the world around me?
- How can I balance the idea of God's eternal love with the reality of challenges and hardships I face, as seen in Romans 8:28-30 and 2 Corinthians 4:17-18?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:3
O give thanks to the Lord of lords,.... Which is not only the title of the God of Israel, as the former, Deuteronomy 10:17; but of the Messiah, Revelation 19:16; who is the Prince of the kings of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:3
O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:3
Psalms 136:3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.Ver. 3. O give thanks unto the Lord of lords] That is, to God the Son, saith Jerome; as by God of gods, saith he, in the former verse, is meant God the Father; who, because they are no more but one God only, it is added,
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:3
(2, 3) God of gods . . . Lord of Lords.—From Deuteronomy 10:17.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:3
3. O give thanks unto the keeper of Israel (Psalms 121:4), for &c.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:3
O give thanks to the Lord of lords - The Lord or Ruler of all in authority - all kings, princes, rulers. He is supreme over all.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:3
2, 3. God of gods… Lord of lords—Quoted from Deuteronomy 10:17. Compare “King of kings and Lord of lords,” Revelation 19:16.
Sermons on Psalms 136:3
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Cranbrook Fellowship 2000 Albert Zehr With George Warnock and Russell Stendal - the Family (Tape 2) by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Jesus being the central focus in our meetings and gatherings. He encourages believers to come to meetings not for performan |
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(Revelation) Part 2 the Doom of the Scarlet Woman by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the seven-headed beast mentioned in the book of Revelation. He explains that five of the heads have already fallen, one is cur |
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Depart From Me, I Never Knew You - Part 1 by Ralph Mahoney | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a man who was locked up due to an unjust past wound and hurt. The speaker emphasizes that God judged the men who attacked this man severely. H |
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Are You One of the Chosen Ones? by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of ideas and philosophy in shaping our society. He points out that in today's generation, ther |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 1. Called, Chosen and Faithful by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the distinction between being accepted by God and being approved by God, emphasizing the importance of being faithful over just being called or chosen. He hi |
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That Which Is Set Up by the Sword by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the power of spiritual weapons over carnal weapons, emphasizing that what is established by the sword is sustained by the sword, while what is established |
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The World War and What Followed by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the events leading up to and during World War I, highlighting the divine inspiration behind the pre-written history of world affairs as penned |