Psalm 105:1 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 105:1-45

The testimony of history. God reveals himself in many ways; of these one is found in human history. All history may be studied, that we may understand his Divine thought and purpose; but more especially sacred history, his dealings with his ancient people. The psalmist is continually returning to this as a source of striking and convincing illustration. Among other lessons brought out by this psalm are the following:— I. HIS FAITHFULNESS . ( Psalms 105:8-11 , Psalms 105:42-44 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 105:1-45

He watching over Israel slumbers not nor sleeps. I. A BLESSED RETROSPECT . 1 . He knows it is blessed, because, ere the psalmist sets it down, he summons, in intensely earnest, varied, and emphatic wag, all people to give thanks unto the Lord. 2 . And he tells them wherefore they should hearken to his Word— because the Lord "hath remembered his covenant forever," etc. ( Psalms 105:8 ). 3 . Then comes the covenant history. He tells what the covenant was ( Psalms... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 105:1

O give thanks unto the Lord - The design here is to show that thanks should be given to the Lord in view of his dealings with his people, as stated in the subsequent portions of the psalm.Call upon his name - More literally, “Call him by his name;” that is, Address him by his proper title; ascribe to him the attributes which properly belong to him; or, address him in a proper manner.Make known his deeds among the people - What he has done in former times. The allusion is to his acts in behalf... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 105:1-4

Psalms 105:1-4. Call upon his name Or, proclaim his name, as קראו בשׁמו , kiru bishmo, may be properly rendered: that is, proclaim the fame and glory of his works, as it follows. Make known his deeds, &c. Let each of you among his people, and even among the heathen, declare God’s mighty acts as he has opportunity; glory ye in his holy name Glory in the God whom you serve as the only true God, and a Being possessed of infinite power and goodness. For nothing can be so great an... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 105:1-45

Psalms 105:0 God’s faithfulness to his covenantGod’s covenant people Israel, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, are reminded to worship their God continually and to tell others of the great things he has done (1-6). In particular they are to remember God’s faithfulness to the covenant he made with Abraham. This covenant was his work alone. He chose Abraham from all the people of the world, and promised to make through him a nation and to give the land of Canaan to that nation for a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 105:1

For circumstances see note on 1 Chronicles 16:7 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . people = peoples. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 105:1

PSALM 105PRAISING GOD FOR WHAT HE DID FOR ISRAELWe have been unable to find any authentic information about either the author or occasion of this psalm. After an introduction in the first five verses, the psalm mentions with thanksgiving and gratitude the covenant with Abraham; Isaac and Jacob (Psalms 105:6-12); God's guidance of Israel into Egypt and out (Psalms 105:13-23); His goodness to them during times of oppression (Psalms 105:24-25); God's deliverance of them from Egypt by Moses and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 105:1

Psalms 105:0. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works. The history of God's providence over Abraham, over Joseph, over Jacob in Egypt, over Moses delivering the Israelites, over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the wilderness, and planted in Canaan. IT appears from 1Ch 16:8 that David was the author of the first part at least of this psalm, after his obtaining several signal victories over the Philistines: and he himself, most probably, enlarged it afterwards with the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 105:1

1. call . . . name— (Psalms 79:6; Romans 10:13). Call on Him, according to His historically manifested glory. After the example of Abraham, who, as often as God acquired for Himself a name in guiding him, called in solemn worship upon the name of the Lord (Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:4). among the people—or, "peoples" (Psalms 18:49). deeds—or, "wonders" (Psalms 103:7). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 105:1-6

1. Praise for God’s greatness 105:1-6The unknown psalmist called on Israel (Psalms 105:6) to give thanks to the Lord in prayer, and to broadcast His deeds publicly. The people should sing His praises and take pride and joy in His character. They should also draw near to Him in prayer, seeking His help constantly. They should remember His works that inspire wonder and marvel in the beholder, and in the wise judgments that He has revealed. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 105:1-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 105:1-45

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 105:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 105:1-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 105:1-45

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 105:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 105:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 105:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 105:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 105:1-6

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