Psalms 106:12
Psalms 106:12 in Multiple Translations
Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.
Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.
Then believed they his words; They sang his praise.
Then they had faith in his words; they gave him songs of praise.
Then his people trusted in what he promised, and sang his praises.
Then beleeued they his wordes, and sang prayse vnto him.
And they believe in His words, they sing His praise,
Then they believed his words. They sang his praise.
Then they believed his words; they sang his praise.
And their heart was humbled with labours: they were weakened, and their was none to help them.
When that happened, our ancestors believed that Yahweh had truly done for them what he had promised to do, and they sang to praise him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:12
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Psalms 106:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּאֲמִ֥ינוּ
בִ/דְבָרָ֑י/ו
יָ֝שִׁ֗ירוּ
תְּהִלָּתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יַּאֲמִ֥ינוּ
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
בִ/דְבָרָ֑י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-mp | Suff
יָ֝שִׁ֗ירוּ
shîyr
H7891
to sing
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
תְּהִלָּתֽ/וֹ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:12
וַ/יַּאֲמִ֥ינוּ
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
בִ/דְבָרָ֑י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יָ֝שִׁ֗ירוּ
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
תְּהִלָּתֽ/וֹ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fs | Suff
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:12
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- Context
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- Psalms 106:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:12
- Sermons on Psalms 106:12
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
10He saved them from the hand that hated them; He redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
11The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained.
12Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.
13Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel. 14They craved intensely in the wilderness and tested God in the desert.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 14:31–21 | — |
| 2 | Luke 8:13 | The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. |
| 3 | John 8:30–31 | As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him. So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. |
Psalms 106:12 Summary
This verse says that after God saved the people, they believed His promises and sang His praise. It's like when we experience God's goodness and love, and we can't help but trust Him and thank Him. Just like the people in this verse, we can believe God's promises, like the promise of eternal life in John 3:16, and express our gratitude through worship and praise, just as David did in Psalms 23:1-6. By doing so, we can deepen our faith and relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the people to believe God's promises in Psalms 106:12?
The people believed God's promises after witnessing His deliverance from their enemies, as seen in Psalms 106:10-11, where it says He saved them from the hand that hated them and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy, much like He did for the Israelites in Exodus 14:13-14.
How did the people express their belief in God's promises?
The people expressed their belief by singing God's praise, demonstrating their trust and worship, similar to the psalmist's expression of praise in Psalms 100:1-5.
Is believing God's promises a one-time event or an ongoing process?
Believing God's promises is an ongoing process, as seen in the contrast between Psalms 106:12, where they believed, and Psalms 106:13, where they soon forgot His works, highlighting the importance of consistent faith like in Hebrews 11:6.
What can we learn from the people's response to God's promises in this verse?
We can learn the importance of responding to God's promises with faith and worship, just as the people did, and also being mindful of the danger of forgetting God's works, as warned in Deuteronomy 8:11-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some promises of God that I can believe and trust in today?
- How can I express my praise and worship to God in a way that is meaningful to me?
- What are some ways that I can remember God's works and faithfulness in my life, just as the Israelites were supposed to in Deuteronomy 8:2-5?
- How can I balance the highs and lows of my faith journey, avoiding the forgetfulness mentioned in Psalms 106:13?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:12
Then believed they his words,.... And not till then; for this is observed, not to their commendation, but to show the slowness of their hearts to believe; they believed on sight, but not before, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:12
Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. Then believed they his words - (Exodus 14:31.) They sang his praise - (Exodus 15:1.) This verse is not designed to praise Israel, but God, who
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:12
Psalms 106:12 Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.Ver. 12. Then believed they his words] Then for a flash, while the memory of the mercy was fresh and warm; but ere they were three days older they murmured again; it proved not so much as a nine days’ wonderment; they were soon at oldward. They sang his praise] Exodus 15:1-21 A temporary faith and joy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:12
Verse 12. Then believed they] Just while the miracle was before their eyes.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:12
12. See Exodus 14:31; Exodus 15:1. The allusion to their momentary faith and gratitude emphasises the relapse which Psalms 106:13 goes on to describe.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:12
Then believed they his words - In immediate view of his interpositions in their behalf in conducting them through the Red Sea, and in the destruction of their enemies.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:12
12. Then believed they his words—So Exodus 14:31. This was the immediate moral design of the miracle. All miracles are for the ultimate purpose of sustaining faith.
Sermons on Psalms 106:12
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Wait and Worship by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and track record in our lives. He shares a personal story of how God intervened and saved hi |
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We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of walking by faith and not by sight, highlighting the need to trust in God's Word and believe without always seeing physical evidence. It dis |
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The Glorious Results of Giving Thanks by Zac Poonen | This sermon focuses on the importance of gratitude and thanksgiving in our relationship with God, drawing lessons from the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus. It emphasizes th |
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The Spirit of Praise and Holiness by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the power of prayer and praise in spiritual warfare, using King Jehoshaphat's example from 2 Chronicles 20. When faced with overwhelming enemies, Jehoshaphat |
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God's Praises Sung; His Works Forgotten. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the tendency of humans, like the Israelites, to quickly forget God's works despite singing His praises. He highlights how spurious gratitude arises fro |
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(New Wine in New Wineskins) 11. Victory Through Praise by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that as disciples of Jesus, our calling is to live by faith, which is marked by praise and thanksgiving. Unlike the Israelites who praised God only after seei |
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The Path of Progress: Knowing by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes that our old history ends with the Cross and our new history begins with the resurrection, highlighting that being 'in Christ' transforms us into new creati |