Bible Strands
Psalms 136:2
Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker issues a command to give thanks to the God of gods, positioned between parallel liturgical calls to thank the LORD and the Lord of lords in a repetitive worship sequence.
The words — ה֭וֹדוּ (Ho.du) means "give thanks," and חַסְדּֽ/וֹ (chas.D/o) translates literally to "his covenant loyalty."
The thread — The phrase "God of gods" appears in Deuteronomy 10:17, Psalm 97:9, and 2 Chronicles 2:5 to establish divine supremacy over all other claimed deities.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge God’s supreme status and recognize that His covenant loyalty is perpetual, which demands a corresponding response of thanksgiving.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
- Psalms 97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
- 2 Chronicles 2:5 The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.
- Daniel 2:47 The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”
- Exodus 18:11 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
- Joshua 22:22 “The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today.
- Psalms 82:1 A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:
- Psalms 97:7 All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!