Psalms 118:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 118
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 118:1
What Does Psalms 118:1 Mean?
Psalms 118:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 118, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Gratitude, Mercy, Covenant Loyalty (Hesed), and Patience.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Psalms 118:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 136:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”1 Chronicles 16:34“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 107:1“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 106:1“Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 100:5“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”Jeremiah 33:11“The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.”Psalms 118:29“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”1 Chronicles 16:8“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.”Psalms 95:1“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”Ezra 3:11“And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.”Psalms 103:17“But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;”Psalms 135:3“Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.”Genesis 19:16“And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.”2 Chronicles 7:6“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.”Psalms 135:19“Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:”
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