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Let the whole world know what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/105.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/105.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/105.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/105.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/105.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Oh give thanks to Yahweh, call upon His name; Make known His acts among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/105.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/105.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/105.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to Yahweh, call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/105.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known among the peoples his doings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/105.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD and pray in his name! Tell everyone what he has done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/105.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name; make known his doings among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/105.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD. Call on him. Make known among the nations what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/105.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, proclaim his greatness; tell the nations what he has done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/105.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, and make his deeds known among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/105.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/105.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD! Call on his name! Make known his accomplishments among the nations! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/105.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD. Call on his name. Make his deeds known among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/105.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/105.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/105.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Give thanks to YHWH—call on His Name, "" Make His acts known among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/105.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Give ye thanks to Jehovah -- call ye in His name, Make known among the peoples His acts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/105.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Confess to Jehovah, call upon his name: make ye known his doings among the peoples.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/105.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Alleluia. Give glory to the Lord, and call upon his name: declare his deeds among the Gentiles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/105.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 104:1>Alleluia. Confess to the Lord, and invoke his name. Announce his works among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/105.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name; make known among the peoples his deeds! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/105.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/105.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O GIVE thanks to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/105.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH and call his Name and show his works among the nations!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/105.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O give thanks unto the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His doings among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/105.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia. Give thanks to the Lord, and call upon his name; declare his works among the heathen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/105-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13044" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Tell of His Wonders</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: hō·w·ḏū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To throw, cast. ">Give thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qir·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">call</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: biš·mōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">upon His name;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: hō·w·ḏî·‘ū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">make known</a> <a href="/hebrew/5949.htm" title="5949: ‘ă·lî·lō·w·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Or malilah; from alal in the sense of effecting; an exploit, or a performance; by implication, an opportunity.">His deeds</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ḇā·‘am·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">among the nations.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8</a></span><br />“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a></span><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a></span><br />Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a></span><br />always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4-7</a></span><br />One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— / the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. / They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Psalm 9:11</a></span><br />Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O give thanks to the LORD; call on his name: make known his deeds among the people.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="hdg">give</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1-3</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">1 Chronicles 16:7-22</a></b></br> Then on that day David delivered first <i>this psalm</i> to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">1 Chronicles 25:3</a></b></br> Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">call</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4</a></b></br> And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Acts 9:14</a></b></br> And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.</p><p class="hdg">make known</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1</a></b></br> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Psalm 96:3</a></b></br> Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4-6,11,12</a></b></br> One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/103-7.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/psalms/103-7.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/103-7.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/psalms/104-31.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/102-15.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/102-22.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/104-35.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/psalms/106-2.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/106-2.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/psalms/106-20.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/105-44.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/105-20.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/106-25.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 105</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-7.htm">The story of God's providence over Abraham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Over Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Over Jacob in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Over Moses delivering the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/105.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/105.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Give thanks to the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of gratitude towards God, a recurring theme throughout the Bible. In the Old Testament, thanksgiving is often associated with worship and sacrifice (<a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Leviticus 7:12-15</a>). The Hebrew word for "thanks" is "yadah," which implies a public acknowledgment of God's goodness and mercy. This act of giving thanks is not just a personal expression but a communal one, reflecting the collective memory of God's faithfulness to Israel. The Psalms frequently call the people to remember God's past deeds as a basis for present gratitude (Psalm 136).<p><b>Call upon His name</b><br>Calling upon the name of the LORD signifies invoking His presence and power. In ancient Israel, a name was more than a label; it represented the character and essence of a person. To call upon God's name is to seek His intervention and to trust in His covenant promises. This practice is rooted in the patriarchal narratives, where figures like Abraham and Isaac built altars and called on the name of the LORD (<a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Genesis 12:8, 26</a>:25). It is an act of faith and reliance on God's revealed character, as seen in His names such as Yahweh, Elohim, and Adonai.<p><b>Make known His deeds among the nations</b><br>This phrase highlights the missional aspect of Israel's faith. God's deeds, particularly His acts of deliverance and provision, are to be proclaimed beyond the borders of Israel. This reflects the Abrahamic covenant, where God promises that through Abraham's descendants, all nations will be blessed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). The historical context includes Israel's deliverance from Egypt, a foundational event that demonstrated God's power and faithfulness. The call to make known His deeds anticipates the New Testament mission to spread the Gospel to all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>). It also points to the eschatological vision where all nations will worship the LORD (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is the central figure in this Psalm. His deeds and character are the focus of thanksgiving and proclamation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Refers to all peoples outside of Israel. The Psalmist emphasizes making God's deeds known among them, highlighting the universal scope of God's works.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, the Psalmist is the one calling the people to worship and proclaim God's deeds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_as_worship.htm">Gratitude as Worship</a></b><br>Thanksgiving is not just a personal act but a communal one that acknowledges God's sovereignty and goodness. It is an essential part of worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_god's_deeds.htm">Proclaiming God's Deeds</a></b><br>Believers are called to share the accounts of God's faithfulness and mighty works, not only within the church but also to the wider world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_name.htm">The Power of God's Name</a></b><br>Calling upon God's name signifies trust and reliance on His character and promises. It is an act of faith and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_witness.htm">Evangelism and Witness</a></b><br>Making God's deeds known among the nations is an early form of evangelism, encouraging believers to share their faith and experiences of God's work in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_reflection.htm">Historical Reflection</a></b><br>Reflecting on God's past deeds strengthens faith and provides assurance of His continued presence and action in the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_105.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_work_through_love.htm">Are you doing everything in the name of the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'confess'_mean_in_romans_10_9.htm">How can we publicize His deeds effectively?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_purpose_of_the_700_club.htm">What is the purpose of The 700 Club?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7–36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/105.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Call upon his name.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">on </span>(or, <span class= "ital">with</span>) <span class= "ital">his name </span>(comp. <a href="/psalms/105-3.htm" title="Glory you in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.">Psalm 105:3</a>, "glory in"), with idea of <span class= "ital">proclamation </span>as well as <span class= "ital">invocation. </span>Symmachus has "proclaim his name." This verse, which is found word for word in <a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm" title="And in that day shall you say, Praise the LORD, call on his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.">Isaiah 12:4</a>, is apparently one of the recognised doxologies of the Hebrew Church.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/105.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 1-6.</span> - The psalmist exhorts the seed of Abraham (ver. 6) to give thanks to God and call upon his Name (vers. 1-3); to make him known among the Gentiles (ver. 1<span class="accented">b</span>); to seek him and his strength (ver. 4); and to bear in mind his marvellous works (ver. 5). The "works" intended are those of his providential government of mankind, and especially those of his rule and government over his people Israel. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O give thanks unto the Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Call upon his Name;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> call upon him with prayer and praise, "according to his historically manifested glory" (Hengstenberg). <span class="cmt_word">Make known his deeds (</span>or, "his doings") <span class="cmt_word">among the people;</span> rather, <span class="accented">among the peoples</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the heathen nations (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-49.htm">Psalm 18:49</a>; <a href="/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9</a>; <a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/105-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Give thanks</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹד֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֭יהוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">call</span><br /><span class="heb">קִרְא֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(qir·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon His name;</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁמ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(biš·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">make known</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹדִ֥יעוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏî·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His deeds</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלִילוֹתָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lî·lō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5949.htm">Strong's 5949: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exploit, a performance, an opportunity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the nations.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֝עַמִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to Yahweh! 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