Psalms 105:5
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Original Language Analysis
זִכְר֗וּ
Remember
H2142
זִכְר֗וּ
Remember
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
נִפְלְאוֹתָ֥יו
his marvellous works
H6381
נִפְלְאוֹתָ֥יו
his marvellous works
Strong's:
H6381
Word #:
2 of 7
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
3 of 7
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשָׂ֑ה
that he hath done
H6213
עָשָׂ֑ה
that he hath done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 7
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Cross References
Psalms 77:11I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.Psalms 119:13With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.Deuteronomy 32:7Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.Luke 22:19And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.Revelation 16:7And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.Psalms 40:5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.Deuteronomy 8:2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
Historical Context
Israel's festivals, particularly Passover, functioned as formal remembrances of God's deliverance. This verse calls for personal, continual remembrance beyond annual celebrations.
Questions for Reflection
- What practices help you regularly remember God's works rather than forgetting His faithfulness?
- How does remembering God's past faithfulness strengthen your trust in present circumstances?
Analysis & Commentary
Remembering (zakar) God's marvelous works, wonders, and judgments demonstrates covenant faithfulness. Memory is active in Hebrew thought—not mere recall but rehearsing and applying. The three terms (marvelous works, wonders, judgments) comprehensively describe God's redemptive acts. Remembering prevents forgetting, which leads to apostasy (Deut 8:11-14). Christ instituted the Lord's Supper as memorial (Luke 22:19), commanding believers to remember His work. The Reformed emphasis on Scripture reading and preaching serves this memorial function.