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Psalms 136:2

GratitudeGod's love

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

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

3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

4 He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.

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BSB
Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.
KJV
O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
WEB
Give thanks to the God of gods, for his loving kindness endures forever.
ASV
Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
DARBY
Give thanks unto the God of gods, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;
BLB
Give thanks to the God of gods, for His loving devotion [is] forever;
ÅB
Pris gudenes Gud! for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.
OTB
Takk ham, gudenes Gud,
Hans kjærlighet varer evig.
B1930
Pris gudenes Gud! for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 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.

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  • Psalms 97:9

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

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  • Daniel 2:47

    The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

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  • 2 Chronicles 2:5

    The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.

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  • Joshua 22:22

    “The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today.

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  • Exodus 18:11

    Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”

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  • Psalms 97:7

    All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

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  • Psalms 82:1

    God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

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