Psalms 136:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 136
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 136:1
What Does Psalms 136:1 Mean?
Psalms 136:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 136, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Gratitude, Covenant Loyalty (Hesed), and Mercy.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 136:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 138:8“The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”Psalms 100:5“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”1 Chronicles 16:34“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 118:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”1 Chronicles 16:41“And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because 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 107:1“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”2 Chronicles 20:21“And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.”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.”2 Chronicles 7:3“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”Luke 1:50“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”Nahum 1:7“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”Psalms 95:1“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”Psalms 136:26“O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.”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.”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 105:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”James 5:11“Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”Psalms 119:68“Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.”2 Chronicles 5:13“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
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