Psalms 107:21
Psalms 107:21 in Multiple Translations
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men!
Let them praise the Lord for his trustworthy love, and for all the wonderful things he does for people.
Let them therefore cofesse before the Lord his louing kindnesse, and his wonderful workes before the sonnes of men,
They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men,
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
They also should praise/thank Yahweh for faithfully loving them, and for all the wonderful things that he does for people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:21
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Psalms 107:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יוֹד֣וּ
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
חַסְדּ֑/וֹ
וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
אָדָֽם
יוֹד֣וּ
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Juss-3mp
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
חַסְדּ֑/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
Conj | V-Niphal | Suff
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:21
יוֹד֣וּ
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-Juss-3mp
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/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
חַסְדּ֑/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.
וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
Conj | V-Niphal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 107:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:21
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:21
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:21
- Sermons on Psalms 107:21
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
19Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
20He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.
21Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. 23Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 107:8 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. |
| 2 | Psalms 107:15 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 32:25 | But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem. |
| 4 | Psalms 66:5 | Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. |
| 5 | Psalms 107:31 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. |
| 6 | Luke 17:18 | Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” |
Psalms 107:21 Summary
[This verse is calling us to give thanks to God for His loving devotion and the amazing things He has done for us. We can do this by praying, singing, and telling others about the good things God has done in our lives, as seen in Psalms 100:4-5. By giving thanks, we acknowledge God's love and faithfulness, and we build our own trust and faith in Him. We can also give thanks by living a life of obedience and service to God, which is our spiritual act of worship, as seen in Romans 12:1.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion?
Giving thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion means acknowledging and appreciating God's loyal love and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 136:1, where it says to give thanks to the LORD because His love endures forever.
How can we offer sacrifices of thanksgiving like it says in the next verse?
Although we no longer offer animal sacrifices, we can offer sacrifices of thanksgiving by declaring His works with rejoicing, as stated in Psalms 107:22, and by living a life of obedience and service to God, as seen in Romans 12:1.
What are some of the wonders God has done for the sons of men?
God's wonders include creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1, and redemption, as seen in John 3:16, among many other things, and we should give thanks to Him for these wonders.
Why is it important to declare His works with rejoicing?
Declaring His works with rejoicing is a way of sharing the good news of God's love and faithfulness with others, as seen in Psalms 96:3, and it helps to build our own faith and trust in Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some specific ways God has shown His loving devotion to me, and how can I give thanks to Him for those things?
- How can I cultivate a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving in my daily life, even in difficult circumstances?
- What are some of the wonders God has done in my life, and how can I declare His works with rejoicing to others?
- How can I use my life and my words to give thanks to the LORD and to share His love with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:21
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness,.... Both in restoring to bodily health, which is an instance of divine goodness; and in healing the diseases of the soul, or in the pardon of sin,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:21
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:21
Psalms 107:21 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!Ver. 21. Oh that men, &c.] See Psalms 107:8. And for his wonderful works] Men are misericordiis et miraculis obsesse, and it were no hard matter to find a miracle in most of our mercies.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:21
(17-22) The sick.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:21
Verse 21. O that men, &c.] The intercalary verse, or burden, as before.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:21
17–22. A third example of Divine goodness, in the restoration of those who have been punished with sickness for their sins, based upon Job 33:19-26.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:21
Oh that men... - See the notes at Psalms 107:8. Who can help joining in this wish, that those who have been restored from sickness, who have been raised up from the borders of the grave, “would” praise God for it!
Sermons on Psalms 107:21
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The Origin of Man - Antiquity of Man Part 1 by John Murray | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the purpose of the chronological data in Genesis 5 and Genesis 11. They argue that these genealogies are condensed and not intended to provide |
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Giving Thanks to the Lord Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith recounts the story of Paul's journey on a ship in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship was caught in a severe storm, and the crew did everything they |
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The Goodness of God by Derek Melton | In this sermon, Pastor Pete discusses the goodness of God as showcased in the advent of his son. He references Galatians chapter 4, which talks about how humanity was once in bonda |
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Garments of Praise - Ben Crandall by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and laying aside the spirit of heaviness. He quotes various verses from the book of Psalms that call for prais |
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Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the importance of being joyful, prayerful, and thankful, as exemplified by individuals like Nicolae Moldoveanu, Fanny Crosby, Helen Keller, and persecuted |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 106 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and praising God for His goodness and wonderful works. The psalmist urges people to give thanks to the Lord bec |
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Ingratitude to God—a Heinous but General Iniquity by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the heinous sin of ingratitude towards God, highlighting the universal practice of ingratitude despite the abundant blessings and deliverances received |