Psalms 105:5

5 Remember the wonderful works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced,[a]

Psalms 105:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 105:5

Remember his marvellous works which he hath done
Which Aben Ezra interprets of the works of creation; rather they seem to design the works of Providence in favour of the children of Israel: best of all, works of grace done for his saints, none of which are to be forgotten; especially the great work of redemption and salvation, for the remembrance of which, under the New Testament, an ordinance is particularly appointed.

His wonders, and the judgments of his mouth:
the above Jewish writer, by "wonders", understands the miracles in Egypt, the plagues inflicted on the Egyptians;

and by the judgments of his mouth,
the laws and statutes given at Sinai: each of which were indeed to be remembered: but "his wonders" may take in all the wonderful things done in Egypt and in the wilderness, and in settling the Israelites in the land of Canaan; and "his judgments" may also intend the judgments which he threatened to bring upon the enemies of Israel, and which he did bring upon them as he said. The wonders of his grace, of his law and Gospel, his judgments and his testimonies, are not to be forgotten.

Psalms 105:5 In-Context

3 Honor His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
4 Search for the Lord and for His strength; seek His face always.
5 Remember the wonderful works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced,
6 you offspring of Abraham His servant, Jacob's descendants -His chosen ones.
7 He is the Lord our God; His judgments [govern] the whole earth.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit judgments of His mouth
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