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Psalms 105

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1Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples. 2Sing to him, sing praises to him! Tell of all his marvelous works. 3Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. 4Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more. 5Remember his marvelous works that he has done: his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth, 6you offspring of Abraham, his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones. 7He is Yahweh, our God. His judgments are in all the earth. 8He has remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations, 9the covenant which he made with Abraham, his oath to Isaac, 10and confirmed it to Jacob for a statute; to Israel for an everlasting covenant, 11saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance,” 12when they were but a few men in number, yes, very few, and foreigners in it. 13They went about from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people. 14He allowed no one to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes, 15“Don’t touch my anointed ones! Do my prophets no harm!” 16He called for a famine on the land. He destroyed the food supplies. 17He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold for a slave. 18They bruised his feet with shackles. His neck was locked in irons, 19until the time that his word happened, and Yahweh’s word proved him true. 20The king sent and freed him, even the ruler of peoples, and let him go free. 21He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all of his possessions, 22to discipline his princes at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom. 23Israel also came into Egypt. Jacob lived in the land of Ham. 24He increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their adversaries. 25He turned their heart to hate his people, to conspire against his servants. 26He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen. 27They performed miracles among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. 28He sent darkness, and made it dark. They didn’t rebel against his words. 29He turned their waters into blood, and killed their fish. 30Their land swarmed with frogs, even in the rooms of their kings. 31He spoke, and swarms of flies came, and lice in all their borders. 32He gave them hail for rain, with lightning in their land. 33He struck their vines and also their fig trees, and shattered the trees of their country. 34He spoke, and the locusts came with the grasshoppers, without number. 35They ate up every plant in their land, and ate up the fruit of their ground. 36He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood. 37He brought them out with silver and gold. There was not one feeble person among his tribes. 38Egypt was glad when they departed, for the fear of them had fallen on them. 39He spread a cloud for a covering, fire to give light in the night. 40They asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of the sky. 41He opened the rock, and waters gushed out. They ran as a river in the dry places. 42For he remembered his holy word, and Abraham, his servant. 43He brought his people out with joy, his chosen with singing. 44He gave them the lands of the nations. They took the labor of the peoples in possession, 45that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise Yah!

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Overview

Psalms 105 is a powerful hymn of praise that recounts the faithfulness of God to His people, particularly focusing on the history of Israel. The psalm opens with a call to give thanks to the Lord, to make His deeds known among the nations, and to sing praises to Him. This sets the tone for the chapter, emphasizing the importance of remembering and proclaiming God's mighty works. The psalmist encourages the people to seek the Lord and His strength, reminding them to remember the wonders He has performed, which include His covenant with #Abraham, #Isaac, and #Jacob, highlighting God's enduring faithfulness through generations.

The psalm then recounts the story of Israel's journey, from their beginnings as a small number of people to their growth into a great nation. It details God's providence during times of famine, His calling of #Moses, and the miraculous deliverance from Egypt. The psalmist emphasizes how God protected and guided His people, leading them through the wilderness and into the Promised Land. This historical reflection serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His commitment to fulfill His promises. Ultimately, Psalms 105 calls believers to trust in God's faithfulness and to share His goodness with others, reinforcing the idea that God is always present and active in the lives of His people.

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  1. Genesis 39:20v17Genesis 39:20 describes Joseph being imprisoned, which is further elaborated in Psalm 105:17-19, highlighting how God used Joseph's imprisonment to prepare him for future leadership.
  2. Genesis 40:23v19Genesis 40:23 notes that the chief cupbearer forgot Joseph, which is echoed in Psalm 105:19, where it speaks of Joseph being tested until his word came to pass.
  3. Genesis 45:7v16Genesis 45:7 speaks of God sending Joseph ahead to preserve a remnant. Psalm 105:16-17 recounts how God called for a famine and sent Joseph ahead of Israel, highlighting God's plan and provision.
  4. Exodus 10:23v28Exodus 10:23 notes the darkness over Egypt while Israelites had light, which Psalm 105:28 recounts as part of God's miraculous signs.
  5. Deuteronomy 7:9v8Deuteronomy 7:9 emphasizes God's faithfulness to His covenant, which is reiterated in Psalm 105:8-10, highlighting God's remembrance of His covenant with Abraham.
  6. 1 Samuel 26:11v15David refuses to harm Saul, the Lord's anointed, in 1 Samuel 26:11. Psalm 105:15 reinforces the sanctity of God's anointed, warning against doing harm to His prophets.
  7. 1 Chronicles 16:8v11 Chronicles 16:8 and Psalm 105:1 both call for giving thanks to the Lord and making His deeds known among the peoples, emphasizing the importance of worship and testimony.
  8. 1 Chronicles 16:11v4Both 1 Chronicles 16:11 and Psalm 105:4 encourage seeking the Lord and His strength, highlighting the theme of reliance on God.
  9. 1 Chronicles 16:15v81 Chronicles 16:15 and Psalm 105:8 both remind the reader of God's covenant and His faithfulness across generations.
  10. Isaiah 12:4v1Isaiah 12:4 calls for making known God's deeds among the peoples, similar to Psalm 105:1, which encourages giving thanks and proclaiming His works, emphasizing the importance of testimony.

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