Bible Strands
Psalms 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — A communal imperative directed at the redeemed of the LORD (v. 2), functioning as a liturgical refrain in corporate worship.
The words — חֶסֶד (ḥeseḏ) is rendered "loving devotion" in the BSB but literally means covenant loyalty — a binding obligation, not a fleeting emotion.
The thread — The identical formula recurs in 1 Chronicles 16:34 and Psalms 106:1, and 2 Chronicles 7:3 records the congregation responding with prostration.
Why it lands — It is a command, not an invitation: the reader is told to give thanks, and the two reasons given (goodness, enduring covenant loyalty) are presented as facts, not feelings.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”
- Psalms 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
- Psalms 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
- Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
- Psalms 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.
- Psalms 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:41 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”