Psalms 145:12
To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Original Language Analysis
לְהוֹדִ֤יעַ׀
To make known
H3045
לְהוֹדִ֤יעַ׀
To make known
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
1 of 7
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
לִבְנֵ֣י
to the sons
H1121
לִבְנֵ֣י
to the sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
2 of 7
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
הָ֭אָדָם
of men
H120
הָ֭אָדָם
of men
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
3 of 7
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
גְּבוּרֹתָ֑יו
his mighty acts
H1369
גְּבוּרֹתָ֑יו
his mighty acts
Strong's:
H1369
Word #:
4 of 7
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
וּ֝כְב֗וֹד
and the glorious
H3519
וּ֝כְב֗וֹד
and the glorious
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
Cross References
Psalms 105:1O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.Revelation 12:10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Historical Context
Israel's calling was to be a light to the nations (Isaiah 42:6, 49:6), making Yahweh known among peoples worshiping false gods. Their testimony about God's mighty acts in the Exodus, conquest, and temple construction was meant to provoke the nations to fear the true God (Joshua 2:9-11, 1 Kings 10:1-9).
Questions for Reflection
- How can believers effectively 'make known' God's mighty acts to a skeptical, biblically illiterate culture?
- What is the relationship between recounting God's past mighty acts and demonstrating His present kingdom power?
- How does the church's proclamation of God's kingdom differ from mere political or social activism?
Analysis & Commentary
To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. The purpose clause (lĕhodi'a, לְהוֹדִיעַ "to make known") reveals why believers speak of God's kingdom: to inform bĕnei ha'adam (בְּנֵי הָאָדָם) "the sons of men/humanity" about divine realities they wouldn't otherwise know. God's gĕvurotav (גְּבוּרֹתָיו) "mighty acts" in history testify to His present power.
The glorious majesty of his kingdom (kavod hadar malkhuto, כְּבוֹד הֲדַר מַלְכוּתוֹ) again piles synonyms—kavod "glory," hadar "majesty/splendor"—to express God's kingdom's incomparable magnificence. This evangelistic thrust shows that proclamation serves divine purposes: making God's character and reign known to those who suppress or ignore it (Romans 1:18-20).