Psalms 116:17

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

לְֽךָ־אֶ֭זְבַּח זֶ֣בַח תּוֹדָ֑ה וּבְשֵׁ֖ם יְהוָ֣ה אֶקְרָֽא׃

Transliteration

To you I ʾezbaḥ zevaḥ tôdâ and in šēm YHWH ʾeqrāʾ

Grammar Details

*leḵā*: preposition with 2nd person masculine singular suffix - to you
*ʾezbaḥ*: verb, qal imperfect, 1st person singular - I will sacrifice
*zevaḥ*: noun, masculine singular construct - sacrifice of
*tôdâ*: noun, feminine singular - thanksgiving
*û-ve-šēm*: conjunction + preposition + noun, masculine singular construct - and on name of
*YHWH*: proper noun - divine name
*ʾeqrāʾ*: verb, qal imperfect, 1st person singular - I will call

Word Meanings

*ʾezbaḥ*: I will sacrifice/I will offer
*zevaḥ*: sacrifice/offering
*tôdâ*: thanksgiving/praise/confession
*šēm*: name/reputation/character
*ʾeqrāʾ*: I will call/I will invoke/I will proclaim

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 50:14 : 14 Offer{H8798)} unto God thanksgiving; and pay{H8761)} thy vows unto the most High:
Lev 7:12 : 12 If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried.
Ps 116:13 : 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
Acts 2:42 : 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Heb 13:15 : 15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Ps 107:22 : 22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

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9But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.
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83%
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82%
14Offer{H8798)} unto God thanksgiving; and pay{H8761)} thy vows unto the most High:
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1O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
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76%
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76%
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Ps 66:15
75%
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1 Chr 16:35
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Heb 13:15
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Ps 118:21
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Ps 106:47
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Ps 57:9
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73%
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Ps 109:30
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Ps 50:23
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