Psalm 117:2
Strong's Lexicon
For
כִּ֥י ()
Conjunction
Strong's Hebrew 3588: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

great is
גָ֘בַ֤ר (ḡā·ḇar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1396: 1) to prevail, have strength, be strong, be powerful, be mighty, be great 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, mighty 1a2) to prevail 1b) (Piel) to make strong, strengthen 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to confirm, give strength 1c2) to confirm (a covenant) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to show oneself mighty 1d2) to act proudly (toward God)

His loving devotion
חַסְדּ֗וֹ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2617: 1) goodness, kindness, faithfulness 2) a reproach, shame

to us,
עָלֵ֨ינוּ ׀ (‘ā·lê·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's Hebrew 5921: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative) conj 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although

and the faithfulness
וֶֽאֱמֶת־ (we·’ĕ·meṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 571: n f 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3068: Jehovah = 'the existing One' 1) the proper name of the one true God 1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of H0136

endures forever.
לְעוֹלָ֗ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5769: 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

Hallelujah
הַֽלְלוּ־ (hal·lū-)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 1984: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light 2) to praise, boast, be boastful 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to be boastful 2a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle) 2b) (Piel) 2b1) to praise 2b2) to boast, make a boast 2c) (Pual) 2c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise 2d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast 2e) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool 2f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman

יָֽהּ׃ (yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3050: 1) Jah (Jehovah in the shortened form) 1a) the proper name of the one true God 1b) used in many compounds 1b1) names beginning with the letters 'Je' 1b2) names ending with 'iah' or 'jah'

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!

Young's Literal Translation
For mighty to us hath been His kindness, And the truth of Jehovah [is] to the age. Praise ye Jah!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For His faithful love to us is great; the LORD’s faithfulness endures forever . Hallelujah !

New American Standard Bible
For His lovingkindness is great toward us, And the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD!

King James Bible
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD [endureth] for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.

New Living Translation
For he loves us with unfailing love; the LORD's faithfulness endures forever. Praise the LORD!

English Standard Version
For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!

New American Standard Bible
For His lovingkindness is great toward us, And the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD!

King James Bible
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For His faithful love to us is great; the LORD's faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah!

International Standard Version
For great is his gracious love toward us, and the LORD's faithfulness is eternal. Hallelujah!

NET Bible
For his loyal love towers over us, and the LORD's faithfulness endures. Praise the LORD!

American Standard Version
For his lovingkindness is great toward us; And the truth of Jehovah endureth for ever. Praise ye Jehovah.

English Revised Version
For his mercy is great toward us; and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

Young's Literal Translation
For mighty to us hath been His kindness, And the truth of Jehovah is to the age. Praise ye Jah!
















Cross References
Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Psalm 103:11
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

Psalm 146:6
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Psalm 117:1
O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

Psalm 116:19
In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalm 116:18
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,

Psalm 118:1
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 118:2
Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 118:3
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Jump to Previous
Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Faith Faithfulness Forever Great Hallelujah Jah Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Merciful Mercy Praise Psalm Steadfast Towards Truth Unchanging Yah
Jump to Next
Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Faith Faithfulness Forever Great Hallelujah Jah Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Merciful Mercy Praise Psalm Steadfast Towards Truth Unchanging Yah
Links
Psalm 117:2 NIV
Psalm 117:2 NLT
Psalm 117:2 ESV
Psalm 117:2 NASB
Psalm 117:2 KJV

Psalm 117:2 Bible Apps
Psalm 117:2 Parallel
Psalm 117:2 Biblia Paralela
Psalm 117:2 Chinese Bible
Psalm 117:2 French Bible
Psalm 117:2 German Bible

Psalm 117:2 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Psalm 117:1
Top of Page
Top of Page