Psalm 136:2
New International Version
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever.

English Standard Version
Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Berean Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.

King James Bible
O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

New King James Version
Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever.

New American Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods, For His faithfulness is everlasting.

NASB 1995
Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

NASB 1977
Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

Legacy Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness endures forever.

Amplified Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness endures forever.

Christian Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love is eternal.

American Standard Version
Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Praise the God of all gods. God's love never fails.

English Revised Version
O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Give thanks to the God of gods because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
Give thanks to the greatest of all gods; his love is eternal.

International Standard Version
Give thanks to the God of gods, for his gracious love is everlasting.

Majority Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.

NET Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods, for his loyal love endures.

New Heart English Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods; for his loving kindness endures forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
O give thanks to the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible
Give thanks to the God of gods, for his loving kindness endures forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Give thanks to the God of gods, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
Give ye thanks to the God of gods, For to the age is His kindness.

Smith's Literal Translation
Confess to the God of gods: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Confess to the God of gods, for his mercy is eternal.

New American Bible
Praise the God of gods; for his mercy endures forever;

New Revised Standard Version
O give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O give thanks to the God of gods; for his mercy endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Give thanks to the God of gods, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O give thanks unto the God of gods, For His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Give thanks to the God of gods; for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever
1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. 2Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. 3Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 118:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:41
With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”

2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

2 Chronicles 7:3
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

2 Chronicles 7:6
The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.

Ezra 3:11
And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 100:4-5
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. / For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Psalm 95:3
For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.

Psalm 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Psalm 95:7
For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice,

Deuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.


Treasury of Scripture

O give thanks to the God of gods: for his mercy endures for ever.

the God

Psalm 82:1
A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

Psalm 97:7,9
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods…

Exodus 18:11
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

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Psalm 136
1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.














Give thanks
The phrase "Give thanks" is a call to action, urging believers to express gratitude. In Hebrew, the word used is "yadah," which means to acknowledge or confess. This is not merely a polite expression but a profound act of worship and recognition of God's sovereignty and goodness. Historically, giving thanks was a central part of Israelite worship, often accompanied by sacrifices and offerings. It is a reminder that gratitude is foundational to a life of faith, acknowledging God's hand in all aspects of life.

to the God of gods
This phrase emphasizes the supremacy of the God of Israel over all other deities. The Hebrew term "Elohim" is used here, which can refer to God but also to gods in a general sense. By calling Him the "God of gods," the psalmist asserts that Yahweh is above all other spiritual beings or idols that people might worship. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where polytheism was prevalent, this declaration was a bold affirmation of monotheism and the unique sovereignty of the God of Israel. It serves as a reminder that no other power or entity can compare to the Lord, reinforcing the call to worship Him alone.

His loving devotion endures forever
This phrase is a recurring refrain throughout Psalm 136, highlighting the central theme of God's enduring love. The Hebrew word "chesed" is translated as "loving devotion" and encompasses steadfast love, mercy, and covenant faithfulness. It is a love that is not based on human merit but on God's character and promises. The phrase "endures forever" underscores the eternal nature of God's love, assuring believers that His commitment to them is unchanging and everlasting. This assurance would have been particularly comforting to the Israelites, who faced numerous challenges and uncertainties. It is a timeless reminder that God's love is a constant, providing hope and stability in an ever-changing world.

(2, 3) God of gods . . . Lord of Lords.--From Deuteronomy 10:17.

Verse 2. - Oh give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy, etc. The phrase, "God of gods," occurs first in Deuteronomy 10:17. It was one very familiar to the Assyrians and Babylonians ('Religions of the Ancient World,' pp. 56, 60, 68, etc.). In the Bible it is used by Joshua (Joshua 22:22), Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2:47), Daniel (Daniel 11:36), and this psalmist. It sanctions a secondary use of the word "God," such as is found also in Psalm 82:6; Psalm 96:4; Psalm 97:7, 9; Psalm 138:1.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Give thanks
ה֭וֹדוּ (hō·w·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

to the God
לֵֽאלֹהֵ֣י (lê·lō·hê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of gods.
הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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