New International Version I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD. New Living Translation I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. English Standard Version I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. Berean Literal Bible To You I will sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and in your name, O YHWH, I will call. King James Bible I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. New King James Version I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the LORD. New American Standard Bible I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving, And call upon the name of the LORD. NASB 1995 To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, And call upon the name of the LORD. NASB 1977 To Thee I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, And call upon the name of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, And call upon the name of Yahweh. Amplified Bible I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call on the name of the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible I will offer you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of Yahweh. American Standard Version I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version I will offer you a sacrifice to show how grateful I am, and I will pray. English Revised Version I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will bring a song of thanksgiving to you as a sacrifice. I will call on the name of the LORD. Good News Translation I will give you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and offer my prayer to you. International Standard Version I will bring you a thanksgiving offering and call on the name of the LORD! NET Bible I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD. New Heart English Bible I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. World English Bible I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on Yahweh’s name. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks to You, "" And in the Name of YHWH I call. Berean Literal Bible To You I will sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and in your name, O YHWH, I will call. Young's Literal Translation To Thee I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks, And in the name of Jehovah I call. Smith's Literal Translation To thee will I sacrifice a sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I will offer a sacrifice of praise and call on the name of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call upon the name of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall offer you sacrifices of praise and I shall call on The Name of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation I will offer to thee the sacrifice of praise, and will call upon the name of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The LORD Has Heard My Voice…16Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds. 17I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. 18I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,… Cross References I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving Psalm 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. Psalm 107:22 Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. Leviticus 7:12 If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. and call on the name of the LORD. Genesis 12:8 From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD. Genesis 13:4 to the site where he had built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD. 1 Kings 18:24 Then you may call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The God who answers by fire, He is God.” And all the people answered, “What you say is good.” Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” Psalm 118:19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.” Psalm 69:30 I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 95:2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. Psalm 103:1-2 Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— Psalm 147:7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the LORD. the sacrifice Psalm 50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: Psalm 107:22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Leviticus 7:12 If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried. call Psalm 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Jump to Previous Offer Offering Praise Prayer Sacrifice Thank Thanks ThanksgivingJump to Next Offer Offering Praise Prayer Sacrifice Thank Thanks ThanksgivingPsalm 116 1. The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance12. He studies to be thankful I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving The sacrifice of thanksgiving belonged to the peace offering and gave worshipers a prescribed way to respond to God’s mercy with grateful worship (Leviticus 7:11–15). Unlike offerings associated with guilt or atonement, this offering celebrated restored fellowship, divine deliverance, and the Lord’s generous provision. The psalmist does not treat gratitude as a private feeling but as worship offered before God and among His people. Thanksgiving recognizes that rescue from death, sorrow, and weakness came from the Lord alone. Believers now offer praise, obedience, generosity, and public confession as spiritual sacrifices through Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice has secured lasting peace with God (Hebrews 13:15; 1 Peter 2:5). Psa 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows… and call on the name of the LORD. Calling on the name of the LORD joins praise with dependent prayer. The psalmist will publicly acknowledge the covenant God who heard his cry and delivered him. From the days of Seth’s descendants, people called upon the name of the LORD in worship and reliance on His mercy (Genesis 4:26). Israel was to seek the Lord rather than trust idols, human strength, or political alliances. The same dependence lies at the heart of the gospel: everyone who calls on the name of the Lord in faith will be saved (Romans 10:13). Gratitude for God’s past faithfulness leads His people to seek Him with confidence in every present need. Gen 12:8 From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel… Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 116, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses gratitude and devotion to God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. Sacrifice of Thanksgiving A ritual offering in the Old Testament, symbolizing gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision and deliverance. Teaching Points Understanding Sacrifice in WorshipThe concept of sacrifice in the Old Testament was not just about giving up something valuable but was an act of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness. The Role of Thanksgiving in the Christian Life Thanksgiving is a vital expression of faith, recognizing God's past, present, and future work in our lives. It shifts our focus from our circumstances to God's character. Calling on the Name of the LORD Invoking God's name signifies trust and reliance on His power and presence. It is an act of faith and dependence, acknowledging that He is our source of help and salvation. Living a Life of Gratitude Gratitude should permeate every aspect of a believer's life, influencing our attitudes, relationships, and responses to life's challenges. The Transformative Power of Thanksgiving Offering thanks to God can transform our perspective, bringing peace and joy even in difficult situations. It aligns our hearts with God's will and purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 116:17?2. How can we offer a "sacrifice of thanksgiving" in our daily lives today? 3. What does calling "on the name of the LORD" signify in Psalm 116:17? 4. How does Psalm 116:17 connect with Romans 12:1 about living sacrifices? 5. Why is gratitude important in our relationship with God, according to Psalm 116:17? 6. How can we practically express thanksgiving to God in challenging circumstances? 7. What does Psalm 116:17 reveal about the nature of thanksgiving in worship? 8. How does offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving relate to modern Christian practices? 9. Why is thanksgiving emphasized in Psalm 116:17 instead of other forms of sacrifice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 116? What Does Psalm 116:17 Mean I will offerThe psalmist makes a deliberate, personal pledge. • This is not a vague intention but a concrete commitment like David’s in 2 Samuel 24:24, “I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing”. • Psalm 116:13 already showed his resolve: “I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD”. The repetition underscores steady devotion rather than a momentary burst of emotion. • Romans 12:1 connects: presenting our bodies “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God”. The psalmist’s resolve models the believer’s ongoing response to God’s mercy. to You The offering is directed exclusively to the Lord, not to people or institutions. • Psalm 115:1 reminds, “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory”. • Colossians 3:17 echoes this God-ward focus: “whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus”. • By specifying “You,” the psalmist guards against the subtle drift toward self-promotion or human applause. a sacrifice of thanksgiving Thanksgiving itself becomes the sacrifice. • Psalm 50:14 instructs, “Sacrifice a thank offering to God”. • Jonah 2:9 shows the same heart: “But I, with a voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You”. • Hebrews 13:15 applies the pattern for believers today: “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name”. Key insights: – No animal is mentioned; gratitude is the offering. – Though costless in coin, it costs pride, self-reliance, and silence. – True thanksgiving flows from recognizing deliverance (Psalm 116:1-9). and call Thanksgiving moves naturally into ongoing reliance. • Psalm 34:17: “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears”. • Jeremiah 33:3: “Call to Me, and I will answer you”. • Gratitude without continued dependence risks slipping into complacency; calling keeps the relationship vibrant. on the name of the LORD To call on His name is to appeal to His revealed character and covenant faithfulness. • Exodus 34:5-7 records His name as compassionate, gracious, and abounding in love. • Joel 2:32, quoted in Romans 10:13—“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”—shows the promise extends to all who trust Him. • Acts 2:21 demonstrates the early church living this verse. When we use His name rightly, we acknowledge: – His authority (Psalm 54:1). – His sufficiency (Psalm 9:10). – His readiness to act (Psalm 20:7-9). summary Psalm 116:17 portrays a believer who responds to God’s rescue with intentional, God-directed gratitude that becomes a genuine offering. The worshiper pledges to keep depending on the Lord by calling on His name, trusting His character, and living in thankful obedience. The verse invites every redeemed heart to turn gratitude into a continual sacrifice and to anchor every need in the unchanging name of the Lord. Verse 17. - I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Scarcely an actual sacrifice. Rather, simple thanksgiving, which, from a sincere heart, is the best sacrifice (see Psalm 50:14 and Hosea 14:2). And will call upon the Name of the Lord (comp. vers. 4 and 13).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will offerאֶ֭זְבַּח (’ez·baḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice to You לְֽךָ־ (lə·ḵā-) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew a sacrifice זֶ֣בַח (ze·ḇaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2077: A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice of thanksgiving תּוֹדָ֑ה (tō·w·ḏāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers and call אֶקְרָֽא׃ (’eq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read on the name וּבְשֵׁ֖ם (ū·ḇə·šêm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD. יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources Psalm 116:17 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 116:17 Bible Gateway Psalm 116:17 Bible.com Psalm 116:17 NIV |
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