Bible Strands
Psalms 105:2
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker addresses the worshipping community with a corporate imperative to proclaim God's deeds among the nations, positioned between calls to thanksgiving and to rejoice in His holy name.
The words — The Hebrew verbs שִׁירוּ (shiru) and זַמְּרוּ (zammeru) command singing and singing praises, while שִׂיחַ (sicha) directs the people to tell of God's נִפְלְאוֹת (nifleot, wonders).
The thread — This command echoes in Psalms 119:27 and Psalms 77:12, where reflection on divine wonders is paired with meditation, and in Isaiah 12:5, which commands making God's glorious deeds known across the earth.
Why it lands — The text demands active verbal proclamation of God's recorded deeds rather than passive observation, requiring the reader to participate in public testimony before moving to personal rejoicing.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Cross-references
- Psalms 119:27 Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.
- Isaiah 12:5 Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.
- Psalms 77:12 I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.
- Psalms 98:5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.
- Psalms 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
- Psalms 78:4 We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.
- Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
- Exodus 13:8 And on that day you are to explain to your son, ‘This is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.’
- Deuteronomy 6:6 These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.
- Judges 5:3 Listen, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.