Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. New Living Translation Then his people believed his promises. Then they sang his praise. English Standard Version Then they believed his words; they sang his praise. Berean Standard Bible Then they believed His promises and sang His praise. King James Bible Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. New King James Version Then they believed His words; They sang His praise. New American Standard Bible Then they believed His words; They sang His praise. NASB 1995 Then they believed His words; They sang His praise. NASB 1977 Then they believed His words; They sang His praise. Legacy Standard Bible Then they believed His words; They sang His praise. Amplified Bible Then Israel believed in [the validity of] His words; They sang His praise. Christian Standard Bible Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then they believed His promises and sang His praise. American Standard Version Then believed they his words; They sang his praise. Contemporary English Version Then your people trusted you and sang your praises. English Revised Version Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then our ancestors believed what he said. They sang his praise. Good News Translation Then his people believed his promises and sang praises to him. International Standard Version Then they believed his word and sung his praise. NET Bible They believed his promises; they sang praises to him. New Heart English Bible Then they believed his words. They sang his praise. Webster's Bible Translation Then they believed his words; they sang his praise. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen they believed His promises and sang His praise. World English Bible Then they believed his words. They sang his praise. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they believe in His words, they sing His praise, Young's Literal Translation And they believe in His words, they sing His praise, Smith's Literal Translation And they will believe in his words, they will sing his praise. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they believed his words: and they sang his praises. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then they believed his words and sang his praise. New Revised Standard Version Then they believed his words; they sang his praise. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen believed they his words; they sang his praise. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They believed his words and sang his praises. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then believed they His words; They sang His praise. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then they believed his words, and celebrated his praise. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…11The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained. 12Then they believed His promises and sang His praise. 13Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.… Cross References Exodus 15:1-21 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. / The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. ... Exodus 14:31 When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. Psalm 78:11-12 They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. / He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan. Psalm 105:43-45 He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy. / He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, / that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah! Psalm 107:8-9 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. / For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 136:10-15 He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever. / and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever. / with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever. ... Isaiah 12:1-6 In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. / Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” / With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, ... Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 38:20 The LORD will save me; we will play songs on stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the house of the LORD. Luke 1:46-55 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! / For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. ... Luke 1:67-79 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: / “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, ... John 2:11 Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. John 11:45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him. Acts 2:41-47 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. / They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. / A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. ... Treasury of Scripture Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. Exodus 14:31 And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses. Exodus 15:1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. Luke 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. Jump to Previous Believe Believed Faith Praise Promises Sang Sing Songs WordsJump to Next Believe Believed Faith Praise Promises Sang Sing Songs WordsPsalm 106 1. The psalmist exhorts to praise God4. He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers 7. The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy 47. He concludes with prayer and praise Then they believed His promises This phrase reflects a moment of faith and trust in God's word. The Israelites, after witnessing God's miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea, believed in the promises God had made to their forefathers, such as those given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This belief is a pivotal moment, as it shows a temporary alignment with God's will and acknowledgment of His power and faithfulness. The promises referred to here include the covenantal assurances of land, descendants, and blessing (Genesis 12:1-3). This moment of belief is significant in the narrative of Israel's history, as it contrasts with their frequent lapses into doubt and disobedience. It also prefigures the call to faith in the New Testament, where belief in God's promises is central to the Christian faith (Hebrews 11:1). and sang His praise. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe primary group referenced in Psalm 106, representing God's chosen people who experienced His deliverance and miracles. 2. God's Promises Refers to the assurances and covenants God made with the Israelites, including deliverance from Egypt and the promise of the Promised Land. 3. The Exodus The event of God delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, which is a central theme in Psalm 106. 4. The Red Sea A significant place where God performed a miracle by parting the waters, allowing the Israelites to escape from the Egyptian army. 5. Moses The leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, often associated with the miracles and promises of God. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesBelief in God's promises is foundational to a life of faith. Just as the Israelites believed and sang His praise, we are called to trust in God's Word and His faithfulness. The Power of Praise Singing praises to God is a natural response to His mighty works and faithfulness. It strengthens our faith and reminds us of His goodness. Remembering God's Works Regularly recalling and recounting God's past faithfulness helps to sustain our faith during challenging times. Like the Israelites, we should remember and celebrate His deeds. The Danger of Forgetfulness Psalm 106 later recounts the Israelites' forgetfulness and rebellion. We must guard against spiritual amnesia by staying rooted in Scripture and community. Living Out Our Faith Our belief in God's promises should lead to action. Just as the Israelites moved forward in faith, we are called to live out our faith in obedience and trust. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 106:12?2. How does Psalm 106:12 encourage us to trust in God's promises today? 3. What does "believed His promises" teach about faith in God's Word? 4. How can we "sing His praise" in our daily lives? 5. Connect Psalm 106:12 with another scripture emphasizing belief and praise. 6. How can we strengthen our faith to avoid Israel's mistakes in Psalm 106? 7. How does Psalm 106:12 reflect the Israelites' faith journey and its relevance today? 8. What historical events might have inspired the praise in Psalm 106:12? 9. How does Psalm 106:12 challenge modern believers to trust in God's works? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 106? 11. In Psalm 62:1-2, how can the promise of complete safety in God be reconciled with the reality of suffering and death among believers? 12. Proverbs 3:23-24 speaks of safety and peaceful rest--how do we explain accidents and anxiety among believers who follow these teachings? 13. Psalm 116:1-2 claims God hears prayers--why then do many prayers seem to go unanswered? 14. How do Psalm 112:1-2's promises of blessed descendants align with historical records showing many faithful believers who faced familial hardship or extinction? What Does Psalm 106:12 Mean Then• The word ties verse 12 to the miracle just narrated: “He saved them from the hand of the foe…and the waters covered their adversaries” (Psalm 106:10–11). • “Then” marks a turning point: once deliverance became visible, the people’s hearts shifted. Exodus 14:30–31 shows the same sequence—Israel sees the Egyptians dead on the shore, “and the people feared the LORD and believed in Him.” • The timeline matters. Scripture records history with precision, calling us to remember real events (Psalm 105:5). They believed • Faith now rises where panic once ruled (Exodus 14:11–12). • The people trust what God has revealed of Himself: His power, His covenant, His steadfast love (Psalm 106:8). • Hebrews 11:29 echoes this moment: “By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land.” • Genuine belief is always anchored in God’s actions, never in vague optimism (John 20:29). His promises • What did they believe? The very words God had spoken: – “I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt” (Exodus 3:17). – “To your offspring I will give this land” (Genesis 15:18). • Psalm 105:42–44 reminds us that He “remembered His holy promise to Abraham.” • Every promise is as sure as God’s character (2 Peter 1:4). And sang • Faith immediately blossoms into worship. Exodus 15:1–18 is the spontaneous song that follows. • Singing fixes memory; Moses’ song turns history into testimony (Deuteronomy 31:19, 22). • God intends praise to be vocal and communal: “Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises” (James 5:13). • Music becomes a faith-building rehearsal of what God has done (Ephesians 5:19). His praise • Praise centers on Him—His nature, His deeds, His glory (Psalm 22:3; 34:1). • The phrase stands in contrast to future verses where the same people soon forget (Psalm 106:13). Momentary obedience must mature into enduring devotion. • Isaiah 42:10 urges all creation to “sing to the LORD a new song, His praise from the ends of the earth,” underscoring that such worship is the fitting answer to salvation. summary Psalm 106:12 records a simple but profound sequence: God acts, people believe, and praise erupts. It shows that true faith is rooted in God’s historical, literal deliverance; that belief embraces His specific promises; and that genuine trust overflows in heartfelt worship. The verse challenges every generation to let remembered redemption kindle ongoing faith and persistent praise. Verse 12. - Then believed they his words. So in Exodus 14:31, "The people feared the Lord and believed the Lord" - believed, that is, when they could no longer disbelieve. They sang his praise. The allusion is to the "Song of Moses" (Exodus 15:1-18), in which the Israelites generally joined (Exodus 15:1, 20).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then they believedוַיַּאֲמִ֥ינוּ (way·ya·’ă·mî·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 539: To confirm, support His promises בִדְבָרָ֑יו (ḇiḏ·ḇā·rāw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause and sang יָ֝שִׁ֗ירוּ (yā·šî·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7891: To sing His praise. תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃ (tə·hil·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise Links Psalm 106:12 NIVPsalm 106:12 NLT Psalm 106:12 ESV Psalm 106:12 NASB Psalm 106:12 KJV Psalm 106:12 BibleApps.com Psalm 106:12 Biblia Paralela Psalm 106:12 Chinese Bible Psalm 106:12 French Bible Psalm 106:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 106:12 Then they believed his words (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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