Psalms 145:5
Psalms 145:5 in Multiple Translations
the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, And of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.
My thoughts will be of the honour and glory of your rule, and of the wonder of your works.
They will speak of your majesty, your glorious splendor, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you have done.
I wil meditate of the beautie of thy glorious maiestie, and thy wonderfull workes,
The honour — the glory of Thy majesty, And the matters of Thy wonders I declare.
I will meditate on the glorious majesty of your honor, on your wondrous works.
I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Blessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his helper, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
They should tell them that you are very glorious and majestic [DOU], and I will ◄meditate on/think about► all your wonderful deeds.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 145:5
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Psalms 145:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֲ֭דַר
כְּב֣וֹד
הוֹדֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/דִבְרֵ֖י
נִפְלְאוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
אָשִֽׂיחָה
הֲ֭דַר
hâdâr
H1926
glory
N-ms
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
הוֹדֶ֑/ךָ
hôwd
H1935
splendor
N-ms | Suff
וְ/דִבְרֵ֖י
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Conj | N-mp
נִפְלְאוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Niphal | Suff
אָשִֽׂיחָה
sîyach
H7878
to muse
V-Qal-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 145:5
הֲ֭דַר
hâdâr
H1926
"glory"
N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means glory, beauty, or majesty, and is used to describe God's splendor and excellence. It appears in descriptions of God's power and glory in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) ornament, splendour, honour 1a) ornament 1b) splendour, majesty 1c) honour, glory
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Leviticus 23:40; Psalms 145:5; Psalms 8:6.
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
הוֹדֶ֑/ךָ
hôwd
H1935
"splendor"
N-ms | Suff
This word describes something as glorious or majestic, like God's splendor in Psalm 138:5. It's about an impressive appearance or grandeur.
Definition: splendour, majesty, vigour
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Numbers 27:20; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 8:2.
וְ/דִבְרֵ֖י
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Conj | N-mp
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.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
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.
אָשִֽׂיחָה
sîyach
H7878
"to muse"
V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to think deeply about something, like a problem or an idea, and to talk to oneself or others about it, as seen in the book of Psalms where David ponders God's creation.
Definition: 1) to put forth, mediate, muse, commune, speak, complain, ponder, sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to complain 1a2) to muse, meditate upon, study, ponder 1a3) to talk, sing, speak 1b) (Polel) to meditate, consider, put forth thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). See also: Judges 5:10; Psalms 119:15; Psalms 55:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 145:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 145:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:5
- Sermons on Psalms 145:5
Context — I Will Exalt You, My God and King
3Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
4One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts—
5the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
6They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. 7They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 12:4 | 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:27 | Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. |
| 3 | Psalms 72:18 | Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. |
| 4 | Psalms 105:2 | Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. |
| 5 | Daniel 4:1–3 | King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied. I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation. |
| 6 | Psalms 40:9–10 | I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly. |
| 7 | Psalms 104:1–2 | Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent, |
| 8 | Daniel 4:37 | Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
| 9 | Psalms 71:24 | My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded. |
| 10 | Psalms 71:17–19 | O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? |
Psalms 145:5 Summary
Psalms 145:5 is talking about the amazing and majestic nature of God, and how the writer wants to think deeply about all the incredible things God has done. This means taking time to reflect on God's creation, His provision, and His love, as seen in Psalms 23:1-4 and John 3:16. By doing so, we can grow in our appreciation and reverence for God, and deepen our relationship with Him. As we meditate on God's wondrous works, we can experience the peace and joy that comes from knowing and loving Him, as in Philippians 4:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'glorious splendor of Your majesty' mean in Psalms 145:5?
This phrase refers to the awe-inspiring and majestic nature of God, as seen in His creation and providence, similar to what is described in Psalms 19:1 and Romans 1:20.
Why is meditation on God's works important?
Meditating on God's wondrous works, as mentioned in Psalms 145:5, helps us to understand and appreciate His character, as seen in Psalms 77:11-12, and to cultivate a deeper relationship with Him.
How can we meditate on God's wondrous works in our daily lives?
We can meditate on God's wondrous works by reflecting on His creation, as in Psalms 8:3-4, and by considering the ways in which He has worked in our own lives, as in Romans 8:28.
What is the relationship between God's majesty and His works?
God's majesty is often revealed through His works, as seen in Psalms 145:5, and contemplating these works helps us to better understand and reverence His majesty, as in Isaiah 40:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of the 'wondrous works' of God that I have experienced in my life, and how have they shaped my faith?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of awe and reverence for God's majesty in my daily life?
- What are some ways in which I can 'meditate on Your wondrous works' in a world filled with distractions and noise?
- How does contemplating God's majesty and works affect my relationship with Him, and what are the practical implications for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:5
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty,.... Of the majesty of the divine Person of Christ; of the honour due unto him; of the glory of him as of the only begotten of the Father, as he is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:5
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:5
The glorious honour of thy majesty: here are divers words heaped together, to intimate that no words were sufficient to express it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:5
Psalms 145:5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.Ver. 5. I will speak of the glorious honour] Or, I will meditate of the glory of the honour of thy magnificence. I will discourse of those high and honourable conceptions that I have of thee, which yet words (how wide soever) are too weak to utter, such is thy transcendent excellence and surpassing glory. And of thy wondrous works] Wherein thou art in some sort to be seen, as the beams of the sun are made visible by reflection; and letters, being refracted and broken, in a pair of spectacles, are made legible to a dim eye.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:5
(5) I will speak.—Or, perhaps, sing. The verb is often rendered meditate (Psalms 77:12; Psalms 119:15, &c.): Thy wondrous works.—Rather, as in Psalms 105:27 (see Note; comp. Psalms 65:3), the details of thy wonders. In psalms like 105, 106, &c, is the detailed fulfilment of this purpose.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:5
5. The glorious splendour of thy majesty And all thy marvellous works shall be my theme. Splendour, glory, majesty, are the attributes of God as King. Cp. Psalms 145:12; Psalms 21:5; Psalms 104:1; Psalms 96:6. For the word rendered shall be my theme, lit. I will busy myself with, discourse concerning, see note on Psalms 105:2. thy wondrous works] The Heb. text reads the matters or details (γִּ ?αְ ?ψֵ ?ι) of My marvellous works (cp. Psalms 65:3; Psalms 105:27); but the LXX represents a verb (ιְ ?γַ ?αֵּ ?ψεּ), so that the verse would run, Of the glorious splendour of thy majesty do men talk, and of all thy marvellous works will I discourse. This reading improves the rhythm, and makes the structure of the verse correspond exactly to that of Psa 145:6. The further alteration of the first person in Psalms 145:5 b, 6 b to the third in the LXX they will discourse … they will declare is unnecessary.
Worship in P.B.V. = honour. Cf. Luke 14:10.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:5
I will speak - That is, in my acts of praise. I will not be ashamed to be known as his worshipper; I will publicly declare my belief in his existence, his greatness, his goodness.
Sermons on Psalms 145:5
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God Is Good by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Joseph from the Bible. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt, where he was falsely accused and throw |
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Talk Ye of All His Wondrous Works. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of discussing God's wondrous works among Christians, noting that there is often a reluctance to speak about God in favor of other topics. He re |
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The Day of the Lord (Pentecost) by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a horse that was harnessed with a cow and had lost its wings. A student wanted to buy the horse and when he touched its mane, the h |
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Truth Speaks Inwardly Without the Sound of Words by Thomas a Kempis | Thomas a Kempis emphasizes the importance of seeking direct communication with God, rather than relying solely on the words of prophets or messengers. He urges for a personal conne |
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The Fulfillment of the Promise. by William Arthur | William Arthur preaches about the significant events leading up to the day of Pentecost, drawing parallels between the Old Testament and the New Testament dispensations. He emphasi |
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Exposition on Psalm 105 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the Psalms, highlighting the praises and confessions to the Lord, the importance of seeking God's face continually, and the everlasting covenant God made |
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(Daniel) the Conversion of Nebuchadnezzar by Willie Mullan | Willie Mullan preaches on the conversion of Nebuchadnezzar, emphasizing the profound transformation of the once cruel king into a proclaimer of peace and the most high God. He high |