Psalms - Chapter 105

Psalms 105.1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Psalms 105.2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Psalms 105.3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Psalms 105.4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Psalms 105.5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; Psalms 105.6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen. Psalms 105.7 He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. Psalms 105.8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Psalms 105.9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; Psalms 105.10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: Psalms 105.11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: Psalms 105.12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. Psalms 105.13 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; Psalms 105.14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; Psalms 105.15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Psalms 105.16 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread. Psalms 105.17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: Psalms 105.18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: Psalms 105.19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. Psalms 105.20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free. Psalms 105.21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: Psalms 105.22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom. Psalms 105.23 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham. Psalms 105.24 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies. Psalms 105.25 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants. Psalms 105.26 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen. Psalms 105.27 They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. Psalms 105.28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word. Psalms 105.29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. Psalms 105.30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings. Psalms 105.31 He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts. Psalms 105.32 He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land. Psalms 105.33 He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts. Psalms 105.34 He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number, Psalms 105.35 And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground. Psalms 105.36 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength. Psalms 105.37 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes. Psalms 105.38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them. Psalms 105.39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night. Psalms 105.40 The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. Psalms 105.41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river. Psalms 105.42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant. Psalms 105.43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness: Psalms 105.44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people; Psalms 105.45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms : Chapter 105

God's Faithfulness Across Generations

Psalm 105 profoundly recounts the story of the sacred covenant between God and Israel. This instructive passage illustrates how the Lord demonstrates His faithfulness throughout the ages. From the Abrahamian Covenant to the Exodus, this historic psalm highlights divine promises and God's majestic acts. It underscores divine sovereignty throughout history and serves as a reminder of God's steadfastness in keeping His covenant promises.

A Reminder of Divine Faithfulness

Psalm 105 serves not only as a testimony to God's faithfulness, but also as a call to obedience for His people. As we meditate on this psalm, we are invited to reflect on God's faithfulness throughout the ages and to renew our commitment to Him.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

Let us consider together five passages from the Bible that resonate with the themes of covenant and divine providence present in this instructive psalm:

  1. 1 Chronicles 16:8-22: "Give thanks to the Lord, shout to his name, declare his deeds among the nations. Sing and praise him; recount all your wonderful works..." This passage is almost identical to the beginning of Psalm 105, illustrating its liturgical use in the history of Israel.
  2. Exodus 12:51: "On that same day the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt, organized according to their divisions." This verse summarizes the Exodus, the central event celebrated in Psalm 105.
  3. Joshua 24:3: "But I took your father Abraham from the land beyond the Euphrates and brought him throughout all the land of Canaan and multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac." This passage reflects the theme of Psalm 105 about God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham.
  4. Acts 7:2-3: "Brothers and relatives, listen to me! The glorious God appeared to Abraham, our father, while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, and said to him, 'Leave your country and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you.'" Stephen's speech evokes the story of Abraham in a similar way to Psalm 105.
  5. Hebrews 11:8: "By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and went out to a place he would later receive as an inheritance, though he did not know where he was going." This verse illustrates Abraham's faith and God's faithfulness to His promises, a central theme of Psalm 105.

Meditating on these passages, we are encouraged to recognize our Lord's steadfast faithfulness and to walk in faith, confident in His eternal promises.