Psalms 106:2
Psalms 106:2 in Multiple Translations
Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?
Who is able to give an account of the great acts of the Lord, or to make clear all his praise?
Who can give an account of all the wonderful things the Lord has done? Who can give him all the praise he is due?
Who can expresse the noble actes of the Lord, or shewe forth all his prayse?
Who doth utter the mighty acts of Jehovah? Soundeth all His praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD, or fully declare all his praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?
Let them say so that have been redeemed by the Lord, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy: and gathered out of the countries.
Because Yahweh has done many great things, no one can [RHQ] tell all the great things that Yahweh has done, and no one can praise him enough/sufficiently.
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Psalms 106:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ֗י
יְ֭מַלֵּל
גְּבוּר֣וֹת
יְהוָ֑ה
יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ
כָּל
תְּהִלָּתֽ/וֹ
מִ֗י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
יְ֭מַלֵּל
mâlal
H4448
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
גְּבוּר֣וֹת
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
might
N-fp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
תְּהִלָּתֽ/וֹ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:2
מִ֗י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יְ֭מַלֵּל
mâlal
H4448
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to speak or say, often used in poetic language, and is found in various KJV translations as say, speak, or utter. It is related to the idea of rubbing or scraping. In the Bible, it appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to speak, utter, say 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Piel) to say, utter Aramaic equivalent: me.lal (מְלַל "to speak" H4449)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: say, speak, utter. See also: Genesis 21:7; Job 33:3; Psalms 106:2.
גְּבוּר֣וֹת
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
"might"
N-fp
This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.
Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
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.
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.
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 106:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 106:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
- Sermons on Psalms 106:2
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
1Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
2Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?
3Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times. 4Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 11:33 | O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! |
| 2 | Ephesians 1:19 | and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, |
| 3 | Psalms 145:3–12 | Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. 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. They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom. |
| 4 | Psalms 139:17–18 | How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You. |
| 5 | Psalms 40:5 | Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us— none can compare to You— if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count. |
| 6 | Job 26:14 | Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?” |
| 7 | Job 5:9 | the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. |
| 8 | Ephesians 3:18 | will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth |
| 9 | Nehemiah 9:5 | Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. |
Psalms 106:2 Summary
This verse is saying that it's impossible for anyone to fully describe or praise God for all the amazing things He has done, because His greatness and goodness are too big for us to put into words. But even though we can't fully express our praise, we can still try to share with others the great things God has done, like telling stories of His love and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 107:21-22. We can also show our praise through our actions, by living a life that reflects God's character, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:1-2. By doing so, we can give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His loving devotion endures forever, as stated in Psalms 106:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to describe the mighty acts of the LORD?
It means to recount and share with others the amazing things God has done, as seen in Psalms 107:21-22 and Psalms 136:1-26, which tells us of His great deeds and steadfast love.
Why is it impossible to fully proclaim God's praise?
It is because God's greatness and goodness are infinite, as stated in Psalms 145:3, and our human abilities are limited, as seen in Job 26:14 and Ecclesiastes 3:11.
How can we still proclaim God's praise if it's impossible to fully do so?
We can still praise God with our words and actions, even if we can't fully express His greatness, as encouraged in Psalms 100:1-5 and Hebrews 13:15, which tells us to offer a sacrifice of praise to God.
What is the relationship between describing God's mighty acts and upholding justice?
Upholding justice is a way of reflecting God's character, as seen in Psalms 106:3, and it is closely tied to recognizing and proclaiming His mighty acts, as stated in Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 58:6-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of the mighty acts of the LORD that I have experienced or heard about in my life, and how can I share them with others?
- In what ways do I struggle to fully proclaim God's praise, and how can I overcome those limitations?
- How does recognizing the mighty acts of the LORD impact my daily life and relationships, and what changes can I make to reflect His character?
- What are some ways I can practice righteousness and uphold justice, as a response to God's mighty acts and enduring loving devotion, as stated in Psalms 106:1-3?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:2
Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord?.... Or powers (i); to which answers the Greek word for the miracles of Christ, Matthew 11:20, and Kimchi here restrains them to the wonders wrought in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:2
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? Praise ye the Lord - Hebrew, 'Hallelujah.' This connects our psalm with Psalms 105:45.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
i.e. His praiseworthy actions, by a usual metonymy.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
Psalms 106:2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? [who] can shew forth all his praise?Ver. 2. Who can utter, &c.] i.e. To the just worth of them; none can: they are fitter to be admired than possible to be uttered. It is enough that we do what we can toward the work. God accepteth according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not, 2 Corinthians 8:12; he taketh it for no small praise when we thus acknowledge him to be above all praise. Who can show forth all his praise?] Quis fando exprimat? Surely none can. David saith he will, Psalms 9:1, but soon found his utter inability; for according to thy name, O Lord, so is thy praise, saith he in another psalm. The best way is, as here in the ensuing verses, to submit to God’ s justice, and to implore his mercy, and to study integrity, Psalms 106:3-6.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
(2) Praise.—Tehillah, a term that has become technical for a liturgic hymn. (Tehillîm is the general Hebrew word for the psalter. See Gen. Introduction.) The psalmist asks in this verse who is worthy or privileged to sing a tehillah, and replies himself that loyalty to the covenant confers this privilege.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
Verse 2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord?] His acts are all acts of might; and particularly those in behalf of his followers.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:2
2. No human voice can adequately celebrate Jehovah’s mighty acts (Psalms 106:8; Psalms 20:6) or worthily proclaim His praises (Psalms 18:3). For the thought cp. Psalms 40:5; and note again the parallels in Isaiah 63:15 (“thy mighty acts,” R.V.), 7 (“the praises of the Lord”).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:2
Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? - Who can speak the great things of God? Who can find language which will suitably express what he has done, or which will “come up” in sublimity to his acts?
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:2
2. Who can utter—God’s manifested goodness is unspeakable, inexhaustible.
Sermons on Psalms 106:2
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Philippians 1:22-26 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the exemplary spirit of Paul, who faced the choice between departing to be with Christ or remaining in the flesh for the sake of others. Paul's selfl |
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 2. Jewish Unbelief by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker recounts his experience of hand-delivering a book to a Jewish man named Mr. Sherman. Despite the speaker's hopes for a face-to-face conversation, Mr. Sh |
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Dvd 02 - Jewish Unbelief by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of boldly sharing the gospel with the Jewish community, highlighting the need for believers to be willing to endure rejection, insults, and su |
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(Hebrews - Part 37): Faith Is a Pertubing Thing by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a moral rebound. He talks about his own past of indulging in drinking and reckless behavior, even on Christmas Eve. Howev |
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Apostolic Vision - Part 4 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the supernatural power of God that is necessary for the proclamation of His word. The speaker believes that this proclamation is not just ins |
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There Were Two Trees in the Garden - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the significance of examining the creation story in Genesis and how it reveals God's splendor, majesty, and wisdom. The speaker emphasizes t |
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Dvd 19 - the Agony and Ecstasy of Paul by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the mystery of Israel and the Church in the last days. It highlights the need for humility, a heart for mystery, and a prophe |