Bible Strands
Psalms 118:29
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist issues a communal imperative to give thanks to Yahweh, shifting from the personal declaration of exaltation in the preceding verse.
The words — הוֹדוּ (hodū) commands the assembly to render thanksgiving, while חַסְדּוֹ (ḥasdō) identifies His enduring covenant loyalty.
The thread — This exact formula opens Psalm 118:1, reappears in Ezra 3:11 during temple worship, and aligns with the perpetual loyalty described in Psalm 103:17.
Why it lands — The text directs the community to base their thanksgiving on Yahweh’s inherent goodness and unchanging covenant faithfulness.
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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
- Ezra 3:11 And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
- Psalms 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
- Isaiah 63:7 I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.