Psalms 105:2
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Original Language Analysis
זַמְּרוּ
unto him sing psalms
H2167
זַמְּרוּ
unto him sing psalms
Strong's:
H2167
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e., play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in so
שִׂ֝֗יחוּ
unto him talk
H7878
שִׂ֝֗יחוּ
unto him talk
Strong's:
H7878
Word #:
5 of 7
to ponder, i.e., (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
Cross References
Psalms 119:27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.Psalms 77:12I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.Psalms 98:5Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.Psalms 98:1O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.Ephesians 5:19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Historical Context
Psalm 105 recounts Israel's history from Abraham through the Exodus, serving as liturgical remembrance. This call to sing and speak God's works introduces the historical recitation that follows.
Questions for Reflection
- How often do God's works become the topic of your daily conversations with others?
- What wondrous works of God in your life deserve to be sung about and shared?
Analysis & Commentary
The call to 'sing unto him, sing psalms unto him' and 'talk ye of all his wondrous works' emphasizes both corporate worship and daily conversation about God's deeds. Singing psalms was central to Israel's worship, rehearsing God's redemptive history. 'Talk' (siach) suggests meditation and conversation, making God's works the topic of daily discourse. This grounds faith in historical acts, not abstract philosophy. Christ commissioned witnesses to tell what they'd seen (Acts 1:8). The Reformed tradition values both formal worship and informal testimony about God's faithfulness.