Psalms 136:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

ה֭וֹדוּ לֵֽאלֹהֵ֣י הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ

Transliteration

hôdû to-ʾĕlōhê the-ʾĕlōhîm because to-ʿôlām ḥasdô

Grammar Details

*hôdû*: imperative, plural - give thanks/praise
*ʾĕlōhê*: construct state of ʾĕlōhîm with prefixed preposition lamed - to/for God of
*ʾĕlōhîm*: noun, masculine plural with definite article - the gods/God
*ʿôlām*: noun, masculine singular with prefixed preposition lamed - to/for eternity/forever
*ḥasdô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd person masculine singular possessive suffix - his steadfast love/mercy/kindness

Word Meanings

*hôdû*: give thanks/praise/acknowledge
*ʾĕlōhê*: God of/gods of
*ʾĕlōhîm*: gods/divine beings/God (intensive plural)
*ʿôlām*: eternity/long duration/antiquity
*ḥasdô*: his steadfast love/mercy/kindness/covenant faithfulness

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Deut 10:17 : 17 For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
Josh 22:22 : 22 The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD ,(save us not this day,)
2 Chr 2:5 : 5 And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods.
Ps 97:9 : 9 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
Dan 2:47 : 47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
Exod 18:11 : 11 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
Ps 82:1 : 1 A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth{H8737)} in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth{H8799)} among the gods.
Ps 97:7 : 7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 136:3-26
24 verses
95%
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Ps 136:1
94%
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Ps 118:1-4
4 verses
88%
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
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Ps 118:29
88%
29O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Ps 107:1
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1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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86%
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1 Chr 16:34-35
2 verses
86%
34O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Ps 117:2
78%
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1 Chr 16:41
76%
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Ps 100:4-5
2 verses
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Ps 105:1
72%
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Ps 75:1
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1 Chr 29:13
72%
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Ps 113:2
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Ps 30:12
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Ps 18:50
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