King James Version
Psalms 107:22 in the King James Version says “And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. singing” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 107 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. singing”
Psalms 107:22 · KJV
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. singing
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the sacrifices”
H2077properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
“of thanksgiving”
H8426properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
“and declare”
H5608properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
“his works”
H4639an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
“with rejoicing”
H7440properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e., shout (of joy or grief)
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