New International Version Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. New Living Translation Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever. English Standard Version Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Berean Standard Bible Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. Berean Literal Bible Give thanks to the God of gods, for His loving devotion is forever; King James Bible O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. New King James Version Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. New American Standard Bible Give thanks to the God of gods, For His faithfulness is everlasting. NASB 1995 Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. NASB 1977 Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Legacy Standard Bible Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness endures forever. Amplified Bible Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness endures forever. Berean Annotated Bible Give thanks to the God {Elohe} of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the God of gods. His love is eternal. American Standard Version Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever. Contemporary English Version Praise the God of all gods. God's love never fails. English Revised Version O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give thanks to the God of gods because his mercy endures forever. Good News Translation Give thanks to the greatest of all gods; his love is eternal. International Standard Version Give thanks to the God of gods, for his gracious love is everlasting. NET Bible Give thanks to the God of gods, for his loyal love endures. New Heart English Bible Give thanks to the God of gods; for his loving kindness endures forever. Webster's Bible Translation O give thanks to the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGive thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. World English Bible Give thanks to the God of gods, for his loving kindness endures forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGive thanks to the God of gods, "" For His kindness [is] for all time. Berean Literal Bible Give thanks to the God of gods, for His loving devotion is forever; Young's Literal Translation Give ye thanks to the God of gods, For to the age is His kindness. Smith's Literal Translation Confess to the God of gods: for his mercy is forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Praise the God of gods; for his mercy endures forever; New Revised Standard Version O give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO give thanks to the God of gods; for his mercy endures for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give thanks to the God of gods, for his mercies are to eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O give thanks unto the God of gods, For His mercy endureth for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation Give thanks to the God of gods; for his mercy endures for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. 2Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. 3Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.… Cross References Give thanks to the God of gods. 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. 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.” Psalm 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 107:1 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.” 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.” 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. 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. Psalm 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 100:4-5 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. / For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. Psalm 97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. Treasury of Scripture O give thanks to the God of gods: for his mercy endures for ever. the God Psalm 82:1 A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. Psalm 97:7,9 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods… Exodus 18:11 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them. Jump to Previous Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Gods Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingJump to Next Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Gods Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingPsalm 136 1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.Give thanks to the God of gods. Israel worshiped Yahweh alone as the supreme Creator and ruler over every earthly power and every spiritual being. Deuteronomy 10:17 calls Him “God of gods and Lord of lords,” declaring that no ruler, idol, angelic power, or false deity can rival His authority. Thanksgiving recognizes not merely God’s gifts but His absolute reign over all creation. Deu 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords,… His loving devotion endures forever. God’s covenant faithfulness does not fail with changing generations or human unfaithfulness. He preserved His promises to Abraham, delivered Israel from Egypt, sustained His people in the wilderness, and ultimately revealed the fullness of His saving love through Jesus Christ. The repeated refrain throughout Psalm 136 anchors worship in the unchanging mercy of God. Psa 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures… Persons / Places / Events 1. God of godsThis title emphasizes the supremacy of the God of Israel over all other deities. It acknowledges His ultimate authority and power above any other so-called gods. 2. Psalm 136 Known as the "Great Hallel," this psalm is a liturgical hymn of thanksgiving, often used in Jewish worship, particularly during Passover. 3. Israel The nation to whom this psalm was originally addressed, reminding them of God's enduring love and faithfulness throughout their history. Teaching Points Supremacy of GodRecognize and affirm God's ultimate authority in your life. He is above all other powers and influences. Enduring Love Reflect on the constancy of God's love. His loving devotion is not temporary but eternal, providing a foundation of security and hope. Thanksgiving as Worship Cultivate a heart of gratitude. Regularly give thanks to God, acknowledging His goodness and faithfulness in all circumstances. God's Faithfulness in History Study the history of God's interactions with His people. This can strengthen your faith and trust in His promises. Personal Reflection Consider how God's enduring love has been evident in your own life. Share testimonies of His faithfulness with others to encourage and build up the community of faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 136:2?2. How does Psalm 136:2 emphasize God's enduring mercy in your daily life? 3. What does "God of gods" reveal about God's supremacy over other powers? 4. How can you incorporate gratitude for God's mercy into your prayer routine? 5. Connect Psalm 136:2 to another scripture highlighting God's unmatched authority. 6. How does acknowledging God's mercy influence your interactions with others? 7. How does Psalm 136:2 affirm the existence of one true God over other deities? 8. Why is the phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" repeated in Psalm 136? 9. What historical context supports the message of Psalm 136:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 136? What Does Psalm 136:2 Mean Give thanks- The psalm opens with an imperative: “Give thanks.” Gratitude is not optional for God's people; it is a continual rhythm (1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 92:1). - Thanksgiving shifts our eyes from circumstances to the Character of the One who rules them (Philippians 4:6–7). - Like Psalm 105:1, the verse invites us to vocalize praise, celebrating specific acts of God recorded in Scripture and remembered in our own lives. to the God of gods - The phrase echoes Deuteronomy 10:17: “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords.” Scripture consistently proclaims the Lord’s unrivaled supremacy over every earthly ruler, spiritual power, or idol (Psalm 86:8; Isaiah 45:5). - He alone possesses intrinsic deity; all other “gods” are either false idols (1 Corinthians 8:4) or lesser created beings who answer to Him (Psalm 82:1). - Because He is the highest authority, thanksgiving rightly flows to Him first and most. His loving devotion endures forever - Every line in Psalm 136 ends with this refrain, underlining the unbreakable constancy of God’s covenant love (Exodus 34:6; Lamentations 3:22–23). - “Endures forever” means no expiration date—God’s steadfast care remains through every generation (Psalm 103:17). - Practical implications: • Confidence in trials—His love will outlast the storm (Romans 8:38–39). • Motivation for obedience—His kindness leads us to trust and follow (Titus 2:11–12). • Foundation for worship—We praise not a distant deity but One whose commitment to us will never waver (Revelation 1:5–6). summary Psalm 136:2 invites us to a life of ongoing gratitude, directed to the unrivaled Sovereign whose faithful love never runs dry. As we thank Him, we stand anchored in the certainty that the God above every power remains endlessly devoted to His people. (2, 3) God of gods . . . Lord of Lords.—From Deuteronomy 10:17.Verse 2. - Oh give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy, etc. The phrase, "God of gods," occurs first in Deuteronomy 10:17. It was one very familiar to the Assyrians and Babylonians ('Religions of the Ancient World,' pp. 56, 60, 68, etc.). In the Bible it is used by Joshua (Joshua 22:22), Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2:47), Daniel (Daniel 11:36), and this psalmist. It sanctions a secondary use of the word "God," such as is found also in Psalm 82:6; Psalm 96:4; Psalm 97:7, 9; Psalm 138:1.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Give thanksה֭וֹדוּ (hō·w·ḏū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to the God לֵֽאלֹהֵ֣י (lê·lō·hê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of gods. הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative His loving devotion חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty endures forever. לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Additonal Resources Psalm 136:2 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 136:2 Bible Gateway Psalm 136:2 Bible.com Psalm 136:2 NIV |
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