Psalms 107:1

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

O give thanks unto Jehovah; For he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הֹד֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה כִּי־ט֑וֹב כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ

Transliteration

hōdû to-YHWH because-ṭôb because for-ʿôlām ḥasdô

Grammar Details

*hōdû*: imperative, masculine plural - give thanks/praise
*YHWH*: proper noun, divine name with prefixed preposition lamed - to/for Yahweh
*ṭôb*: adjective, masculine singular - good
*ʿôlām*: noun, masculine singular with prefixed preposition lamed - for eternity/forever
*ḥasdô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his lovingkindness/mercy/steadfast love

Word Meanings

*hōdû*: give thanks/praise/acknowledge
*ṭôb*: good/pleasant/beneficial
*ʿôlām*: forever/eternity/perpetuity
*ḥasdô*: his lovingkindness/mercy/covenant faithfulness/steadfast love

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
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Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
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Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 106:1 : 1 Praise ye Jehovah. Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Ps 118:1 : 1 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; For he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
2 Chr 5:13 : 13 it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Jehovah, [saying], For he is good; for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of Jehovah,
2 Chr 7:3 : 3 And all the children of Israel looked on, when the fire came down, and the glory of Jehovah was upon the house; and they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and gave thanks unto Jehovah, [saying], For he is good; for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
1 Chr 16:34 : 34 O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
1 Chr 16:41 : 41 and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Jehovah, because his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
2 Chr 7:6 : 6 And the priests stood, according to their offices; the Levites also with instruments of music of Jehovah, which David the king had made to give thanks unto Jehovah, (for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever,) when David praised by their ministry: and the priests sounded trumpets before them; and all Israel stood.
2 Chr 20:21 : 21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed them that should sing unto Jehovah, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks unto Jehovah; for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Ps 100:5 : 5 For Jehovah is good; His lovingkindness [endureth] for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.
Ps 103:17 : 17 But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children;
Ps 105:1 : 1 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known among the peoples his doings.
Ps 119:68 : 68 Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.
Ps 136:1-9 : 1 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; For he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever. 2 Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever. 3 Oh give thanks unto the Lord of lords; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 5 To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 6 To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 7 To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 8 The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 9 The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 10 To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 11 And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 12 With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 13 To him that divided the Red Sea in sunder; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 16 To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 17 To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 18 And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 19 Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 20 And Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 21 And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 22 Even a heritage unto Israel his servant; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 23 Who remembered us in our low estate; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; 24 And hath delivered us from our adversaries; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: 25 Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever. 26 Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Matt 19:17 : 17 And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.
Luke 1:50 : 50 And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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Ps 118:1-4
4 verses
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1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; For he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
2Let Israel now say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
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Ps 136:1-7
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1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; For he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
2Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
3Oh give thanks unto the Lord of lords; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
4To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
5To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
6To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
7To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
Ps 106:1
94%
1Praise ye Jehovah. Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Ps 118:29
93%
29Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; For he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
1 Chr 16:34
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34O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Ps 136:19-26
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87%
19Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
20And Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
21And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
22Even a heritage unto Israel his servant; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
23Who remembered us in our low estate; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
24And hath delivered us from our adversaries; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
25Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
26Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Ps 117:1-2
2 verses
83%
1O praise Jehovah, all ye nations; Laud him, all ye peoples.
2For his lovingkindness is great toward us; And the truth of Jehovah [endureth] for ever. Praise ye Jehovah.
Ps 100:4-5
2 verses
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4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless his name.
5For Jehovah is good; His lovingkindness [endureth] for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.
Ps 105:1
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1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known among the peoples his doings.
Ps 107:21-22
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79%
21Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.
Ps 136:16-17
2 verses
79%
16To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
17To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
Ps 107:8
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8Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Ps 136:10-14
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10To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
11And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
12With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
13To him that divided the Red Sea in sunder; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
Ps 107:31
78%
31Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
1 Chr 16:41
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41and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Jehovah, because his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
Ps 107:15
75%
15Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Isa 63:7
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7I will make mention of the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah, and the praises of Jehovah, according to all that Jehovah hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Ps 103:17
74%
17But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children;
2 Chr 7:3
74%
3And all the children of Israel looked on, when the fire came down, and the glory of Jehovah was upon the house; and they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and gave thanks unto Jehovah, [saying], For he is good; for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Ps 135:3
74%
3Praise ye Jehovah; For Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; For it is pleasant.
Ps 92:1
73%
1A Psalm, a Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High;
Ps 106:47
73%
47Save us, O Jehovah our God, And gather us from among the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise.
Ps 107:2
73%
2Let the redeemed of Jehovah say [so], Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the adversary,
Ps 116:5
73%
5Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.
Ps 75:1
73%
1For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.