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Psalms 118:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 118:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 118 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 118:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 118:1
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. This opening verse establishes the liturgical refrain that threads through all 176 verses of the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113-118). The imperative hodu l'YHWH (give thanks to the LORD) calls God's people to corporate testimony. Hodu comes from yadah, meaning to acknowledge, confess, praise—not merely private gratitude but public declaration of God's character and deeds.The dual rationale follows: for he is good (ki tov) grounds thanksgiving in God's essential character—not circumstantial blessing but intrinsic goo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 118:1
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“for he is good”
“for he is good”
“for he is good”
“the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride”
“for he is good”
“Give thanks unto the LORD”
“for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.”
“his righteousness to children's children;”
“his faithfulness to all generations.”