Psalms 111:2
Psalms 111:2 in Multiple Translations
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
All the wonderful things the Lord has done are studied by everyone who loves them.
The workes of the Lord are great, and ought to be sought out of al them that loue them.
Great [are] the works of Jehovah, Sought out by all desiring them.
The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
The works of the LORD are great, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.
The things that Yahweh has done are wonderful! All those who are delighted/pleased with those things desire to ◄study/think about► them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 111:2
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 111:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
גְּ֭דֹלִים
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
דְּ֝רוּשִׁ֗ים
לְ/כָל
חֶפְצֵי/הֶֽם
גְּ֭דֹלִים
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
דְּ֝רוּשִׁ֗ים
dârash
H1875
to seek
V-Qal-Inf-c
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
חֶפְצֵי/הֶֽם
chêphets
H2656
pleasure
Adj | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 111:2
גְּ֭דֹלִים
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
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.
דְּ֝רוּשִׁ֗ים
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | 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.
חֶפְצֵי/הֶֽם
chêphets
H2656
"pleasure"
Adj | Suff
This word refers to pleasure or delight, often describing something that brings joy or happiness. In the Bible, it can also mean a valuable thing or a desire, like in Psalm 1.
Definition: 1) delight, pleasure 1a) delight 1b) desire, longing 1c) the good pleasure 1d) that in which one takes delight
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, delight(-some), desire, things desired, matter, pleasant(-ure), purpose, willingly. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Psalms 1:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 111:2
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 111:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
- Sermons on Psalms 111:2
Context — Majestic Is His Work
1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever. 4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 104:24 | How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. |
| 2 | Proverbs 24:14 | Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off. |
| 3 | Psalms 139:14 | I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. |
| 4 | Psalms 143:5 | I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 32:17–19 | “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts, the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. |
| 6 | 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, |
| 7 | Revelation 15:3 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! |
| 8 | Ecclesiastes 3:11 | He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end. |
| 9 | Proverbs 17:16 | Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom? |
| 10 | Ephesians 2:7–10 | in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. |
Psalms 111:2 Summary
This verse, Psalms 111:2, tells us that the works of the Lord are great and that they are worth thinking about and pondering. When we take the time to think about all that the Lord has done, we can develop a deeper appreciation for His power and love, as seen in Psalms 92:5 and Romans 11:33. By reflecting on the Lord's works, we can cultivate a sense of reverence and awe, and we can learn to trust Him more fully, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. As we ponder the works of the Lord, we can grow in our understanding of His character and in our love for Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to ponder the works of the Lord?
To ponder the works of the Lord means to carefully think about and reflect on all that He has done, as seen in Psalms 111:2, and to consider His greatness, as mentioned in Psalms 92:5.
Why is it important to delight in the works of the Lord?
Delighting in the works of the Lord is important because it allows us to deepen our understanding of His character and to cultivate a sense of reverence and awe, as seen in Psalms 100:5, which says that the Lord is good and His love endures forever.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse to our everyday lives by taking time to reflect on the ways in which the Lord is working in our lives and in the world around us, and by giving thanks for His goodness, as encouraged in Psalms 107:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
What is the relationship between pondering the works of the Lord and our spiritual growth?
Pondering the works of the Lord is essential for our spiritual growth, as it helps us to develop a deeper understanding of His nature and to cultivate a sense of dependence on Him, as seen in Jeremiah 9:23-24 and Matthew 11:28-30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of the works of the Lord that I can ponder and reflect on in my own life?
- How can I cultivate a sense of delight in the works of the Lord, even in difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways in which I can express my gratitude for the Lord's works in my life?
- How can I use my experiences of the Lord's works to encourage and bless others?
- What can I learn about the character of the Lord by reflecting on His works, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:2
The works of the Lord are great,.... His works of creation are great, being made out of nothing, are the effects of great power, and the produce of great wisdom, and which greatly display the glory
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:2
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. The works of the Lord are great - (Deuteronomy 4:34; Revelation 15:3.) Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
The works of the Lord; either, 1. The works of creation; or rather, 2. The works of his providence in the world, and especially in and for his church and people, of which he speaks in the rest of the Psalm. Are great, for the infinite power, and wisdom, and goodness manifested in them. Sought out; highly valued and regarded, as this very word and phrase is used, ; or frequently called to mind, and diligently meditated upon, when others either never regarded them, or instantly forget them: or, found out, as this word is taken, ; the antecedent being put for the consequent, which is frequent in Scripture, as , where proving or trying (for so the Greek word there signifies) is put for approving, which follows after it. And found out, i.e. truly and thoroughly understood, both as to the nature of them, and God’ s counsels and ends in them; whereas the works of God are ofttimes not apprehended or minded, or are mistaken and misconstrued, by ungodly men. Of all them that have pleasure therein; of all them who take delight in observing and considering the works of God.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
Psalms 111:2 The works of the LORD [are] great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.Ver. 2. The works of the Lord are great] Magnalia; no small things are done by so great a hand. Grandior solet esse Deus in parvulis quam in magnis; in formicis maior anima quam in elephantis, in nanis quam in gigantibus. Sought out of all them] q.d. Great though they be, yet are they seriously sought into and found out by those that delight therein; and the deeper they dive into them the sweeter they find them. Basil diligently described many creatures; and so did Ambrose after him. Pliny (who was himself a very great searcher in nature’ s secrets) telleth of one who spent eight and fifty years in learning the nature of the bee, Et nondum assecutus sit onmia, and yet could not attain to all. Our anatomists find still new wonders in the body of a man, &c. God hath showed singular skill in his works, that men might admire him; but woe to such as regard not his handiwork, Isaiah 5:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
(2) Sought out—i.e., they are the object of meditation and enquiry. (See Note, Psalms 105:4.) The psalmist was no doubt thinking of historical proofs of Jehovah’s goodness to the chosen race, but his words are capable of a wide range. The best illustration of them may be found in the writings in which Mr. Ruskin warns this generation against the danger of insensibility to natural beauty.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
Verse 2. The works of the Lord are great] גדלים gedolim, vast in magnitude; as רבים rabbim signifies their multitude and variety. Sought out] Investigated, carefully examined. Of all them that have pleasure therein.] By all that delight in them: by every genuine philosopher; every lover of nature; he who traces out the great First Cause by means of his works. And the man that does so will be astonished at the perfections of the Creator, and admire all the operations of his hands.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:2
2. The ground of praise. The doings of Jehovah of which the Psalmist is thinking are those which He has wrought for His people (Psalms 111:6), but for us they will include His works in Nature (Psalms 104:13; Psalms 104:24; Psalms 104:31) as well as in history. They are studied or to be studied (Jer. exquirenda) with loving diligence by all who delight in learning to understand His revelation of Himself (Psalms 1:2; Nehemiah 1:11). Less probable are the renderings in regard to all their desirableness (Proverbs 8:11); or, in regard to all their (LXX his) purposes.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:2
The works of the Lord are great - They are great in number; great in magnitude; great in wisdom; great in goodness.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:2
2. Works of the Lord—This is the theme of the psalm, and might include all God’s works in nature, providence, moral government, and redemption; but the psalm celebrates specially his moral acts in
Sermons on Psalms 111:2
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Wonderful Works of God by William Fitch | In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the works of the Lord as described in the book of Psalms. The speaker emphasizes God's greatness, honor, and compassion towards his |
|
Creation-Providence-Redemption - Part 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker marvels at the intricate design of the human body and the wonders of God's creation. He expresses gratitude for the gift of eyesight and emphasizes the |
|
|
Wonders of God-01 in Creation by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the wonders of God in creation, specifically focusing on the human body. He highlights how the human body is often referred to as |
|
Creation Versus Evolution by E.W. Bullinger | E.W. Bullinger emphasizes in The Companion Bible the direct acts and volitions of God as the Creator in Genesis 1:1-2:3, highlighting the perfection, goodness, and wondrous nature |
|
God's Approbation of His Works by John Wesley | John Wesley emphasizes God's approval of His creation, stating that everything He made was 'very good.' He reflects on the perfection of the original creation, where all elements w |
|
The Shewing Is Not Other Than of Faith, nor Less nor More by Julian of Norwich | Julian of Norwich preaches about the profound revelation of God's greatness and Mary's humility in His presence, leading to a deep sense of meekness and grace. She describes a vivi |
|
Oh, Why Me, the Chief of Sinners by Anne Dutton | Anne Dutton preaches about the infinite grace of God and the joy of experiencing His wisdom and prudence in salvation, leading to eternal adoration of His glory. She acknowledges t |