Psalms 66:16
Psalms 66:16 in Multiple Translations
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Come, give ear to me, all you God-fearing men, so that I may make clear to you what he has done for my soul.
Come and listen, everyone who honors God, and I will tell you all he has done for me.
Come and hearken, all ye that feare God, and I will tell you what he hath done to my soule.
Come, hear, all ye who fear God, And I recount what he did for my soul.
Come and hear, all you who fear God. I will declare what he has done for my soul.
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
All you people who revere God, come and listen, and I will tell you what he has done for me.
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Psalms 66:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְכֽוּ
שִׁמְע֣וּ
וַ֭/אֲסַפְּרָה
כָּל
יִרְאֵ֣י
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
עָשָׂ֣ה
לְ/נַפְשִֽׁ/י
לְכֽוּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
שִׁמְע֣וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וַ֭/אֲסַפְּרָה
çâphar
H5608
to recount
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יִרְאֵ֣י
yârêʼ
H3373
afraid
Adj
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
עָשָׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לְ/נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 66:16
לְכֽוּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
שִׁמְע֣וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
וַ֭/אֲסַפְּרָה
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִרְאֵ֣י
yârêʼ
H3373
"afraid"
Adj
This word describes someone who is afraid or fearful, and is also used to convey a sense of reverence or respect. It's often translated as 'afraid' in the KJV. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's reactions to God or scary situations.
Definition: fearing, reverent, afraid
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: afraid, fear (-ful). See also: Genesis 22:12; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 15:4.
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
עָשָׂ֣ה
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/נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 66:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 66:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
- Sermons on Psalms 66:16
Context — Make a Joyful Noise
14the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress.
15I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah
16Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.
17I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue. 18If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 71:15 | My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. |
| 2 | Psalms 34:11 | Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalms 71:18 | Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. |
| 4 | Psalms 66:5 | Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. |
| 5 | Malachi 3:16 | At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. |
| 6 | Psalms 71:20 | Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. |
| 7 | 1 John 1:3 | We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. |
| 8 | Psalms 71:24 | My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded. |
| 9 | Psalms 22:23–24 | You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All descendants of Jacob, honor Him! All offspring of Israel, revere Him! For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help. |
| 10 | 1 Corinthians 15:8–10 | And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth. For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. |
Psalms 66:16 Summary
[Psalms 66:16 is an invitation to hear about the great things God has done for the speaker, and it encourages us to do the same. By sharing our own stories of God's faithfulness, we can give thanks and praise to God, and also encourage others to do the same (as seen in Psalms 107:2). This can help us to cultivate a deeper fear and respect for God, and to build up the body of Christ. As we reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness in our lives, we can be encouraged to trust Him more and to share our stories with others, just like the speaker in Psalms 66:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'fear God' in Psalms 66:16?
To fear God means to have a deep respect and reverence for Him, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalms 111:10, where it says 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom'.
Why is the speaker inviting others to 'come and listen' in Psalms 66:16?
The speaker is inviting others to hear about the great things God has done for them, as a way of testifying to God's goodness and faithfulness, similar to what is encouraged in Revelation 12:11, where believers overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.
What is the significance of the speaker declaring what God has done for them in Psalms 66:16?
By declaring what God has done, the speaker is giving praise and thanks to God, and is also encouraging others to do the same, as seen in Psalms 107:2, where it says 'Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy'.
How can we apply the principle of Psalms 66:16 to our own lives?
We can apply this principle by sharing our own testimonies of God's faithfulness and goodness with others, as a way of encouraging and building up the body of Christ, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25, where believers are encouraged to stir one another up to love and good works.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has worked in my life, and how can I share those stories with others?
- How can I cultivate a deeper fear and respect for God in my own life, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- What are some ways that I can testify to God's goodness and faithfulness in my daily conversations and interactions with others?
- How can I use my own experiences and stories to encourage and build up others in their faith, and what are the potential impacts of doing so?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:16
Come [and] hear, all ye that fear God,.... Who have a reverential affection for him, and by whom he is worshipped and served with reverence and godly fear; these have good things done for themselves,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:16
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Come and hear, all ye that fear God - answering to "come and see" (Psalms 66:5).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
All ye that fear God; whether Israelites, or Gentiles proselyted to them. Let every Israelite take notice of what God hath done for the nation in general, and let the Gentiles observe God’ s goodness to the children of Israel. What he hath done for my soul; which he hath held in life, as he said, , in the greatest dangers of death.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
Psalms 66:16 Come [and] hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.Ver. 16. Come and hear] He had said before, "Come and see," Psalms 66:5. He held it a greater honour prodesse quam praeesse. All ye that fear God] For such only will hear to good purpose; others either cannot or care not. And I will declare, &c.] Communicate unto you my soul-secrets and experiments. There is no small good to be gotten by such declarations. Bilney, perceiving Latimer to be zealous without knowledge, came to him in his study, and desired him for God’ s sake to hear his confession. I did so, saith Latimer, and, to say the truth, by his confession I learned more than before in many years. So from that time forward I began to smell the word of God, and forsake the school doctors and such fooleries (Acts & Mon.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
(16) Come.—Refers back to Psalms 66:9.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
Verse 16. Come and hear, all ye that fear God] While in captivity, the psalmist had sought the Lord with frequent prayer for his own personal salvation, and for the deliverance of the people; and God blessed him, heard his prayer, and turned the captivity. Now that he is returned in safety, he is determined to perform his vows to the Lord; and calls on all them that fear their Maker, who have any religious reverence for him, to attend to his account of the Lord's gracious dealings with him. He proposes to tell them his spiritual experience, what he needed, what he earnestly prayed for, and what God has done for him. Thus he intended to teach them by example, more powerful always than precept, however weighty in itself, and impressively delivered.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:16
16–20. All who fear God are bidden to hear what He has done for the speaker. He had prayed in expectation of a favourable hearing, knowing that sincerity is the necessary condition of prayer; and the answer to his prayer had attested his sincerity. In conclusion he blesses God for this continuance of His lovingkindness.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:16
Come and hear, all ye that fear God - All who are true worshippers of God - the idea of fear or reverence being put for worship in general.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:16
16. A beautiful illustration of a personal confession and experience of divine grace. All ye that fear God—He speaks to the covenant people, and such as fear God among the nations.
Sermons on Psalms 66:16
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Home Before Dark by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a personal testimony about the importance of giving testimonies and sharing one's individual experiences. He references Psalm 66:16-20 |
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O Glorious Day by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his 64 years in ministry and shares his observations. He emphasizes that despite advancements in technology and knowledge, the core truths |
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God's Work in the Life of His Servants by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging nature of the gospel. He uses an analogy of tasting different concoctions to highlight that the water of life, representing t |
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Evangelism 01 My Testimony by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the teacher discusses a situation where a board does not explicitly state whether a certain action is allowed or not. The teacher asks the audience if they would li |
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What He Has Done for My Soul by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks shares a powerful testimony of the transformative work God has done in his life, emphasizing the soul blessings and favors bestowed upon him. He reflects on his past |
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The Life of Alice Hayes by Alice Hayes | Alice Hayes, a preacher in the Society of Friends, shares her personal journey of conversion, trials, and travails, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and trust in the Lord |
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Talk Ye of All His Wondrous Works. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of discussing God's wondrous works among Christians, noting that there is often a reluctance to speak about God in favor of other topics. He re |