Psalms 136:2

Psalms 136:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever.

Context of Psalms 136:2

1Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His faithfulness is everlasting. Give thanks to the God of gods, For His faithfulness is everlasting. 3Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His faithfulness is everlasting. 4To Him who alone does great wonders, For His faithfulness is everlasting;

Psalms 136:2 word by word

ה֭וֹדוּ לֵֽאלֹהֵ֣י הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• Giveיָדָהyâdâh · to give thanksH3034
• Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• For His faithfulnessחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• is everlastingעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769

Cross-references for Psalms 136:2

• Psalms 82:1God takes His position in His assembly; He judges in the midst of the gods.
• Psalms 97:7May all those be ashamed who serve carved images, Who boast in idols; Worship Him, all you gods.
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods; indeed, it was proven when they acted insolently against the people.”
• Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who does not show partiality, nor take a bribe.
• Joshua 22:22“The Mighty One, God, the Lord, the Mighty One, God, the Lord! He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion, or if in an unfaithful act against the Lord, do not save us this day!
• 2 Chronicles 2:5The house which I am about to build will be great, for our God is greater than all the gods.
• Daniel 2:47The king responded to Daniel and said, “Your God truly is a God of gods and a Lord of kings and a revealer of secrets, since you have been able to reveal this secret.”

Commentaries on Psalms 136:2

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2O give thanks unto the God of gods - See Deuteronomy 10:17. The supreme God; the God superior to all that is called God, or that is adored by the nations of the earth; above all to whom the name God is ever applied. For his mercy … - The ground of praise here is, that it is a characteristic of the supreme God that he is a merciful Being; that there is blended in his character eternal mercy with infinite power. Mere power might fill us with dread; power…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The psalmist calls the community to praise the Lord, who is good and full of love. He is the true Lord over all people. Verse 1 echoes the poetic line in 2 Chronicles 5:13.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-261-3. The divine titles denote supremacy.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 136:2

• Blessing
• Praise
• Thankfulness

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Commentaries on Psalms 136

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings