Bible Strands
Psalms 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — A corporate summons, likely liturgical, in which the psalmist addresses the assembly of Israel and commands collective thanksgiving and proclamation.
The words — עֲלִילוֹתָיו (a.li.lo.Ta.v, "His deeds") is a rare noun form of the root H5949, distinguishing the object of proclamation from generic "works" and pointing to specific, narratable acts.
The thread — Isaiah 12:4 repeats the same threefold command (praise, proclaim the name, make His works known among the peoples); Romans 10:13 isolates the "call on His name" clause and ties it to salvation.
Why it lands — The verse moves gratitude beyond private feeling into public, cross-ethnic testimony: the reader is asked to name God's acts where non-Israelites can hear them.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
Cross-references
- 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.
- Psalms 145:11 They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might,
- Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
- Psalms 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 145:4 One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts—
- Psalms 96:3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
- 1 Chronicles 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.
- Psalms 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
- Daniel 4:1 King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied.