Psalms 145:5
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Original Language Analysis
כְּב֣וֹד
of the glorious
H3519
כְּב֣וֹד
of the glorious
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
2 of 6
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
הוֹדֶ֑ךָ
of thy majesty
H1935
הוֹדֶ֑ךָ
of thy majesty
Strong's:
H1935
Word #:
3 of 6
grandeur (i.e., an imposing form and appearance)
וְדִבְרֵ֖י
works
H1697
וְדִבְרֵ֖י
works
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
4 of 6
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Cross References
Isaiah 12:4And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.Psalms 119:27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.Psalms 71:24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.Psalms 105:2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.Psalms 72:18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.Daniel 4:37Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Historical Context
David's kingship gave him unique perspective on human majesty versus divine glory. Having experienced earthly honor, he recognized that God's majesty infinitely surpasses all created splendor. The temple liturgy David established (1 Chronicles 16) formalized corporate meditation on God's attributes.
Questions for Reflection
- How can prolonged meditation on God's majesty transform anxious thoughts and self-focused concerns?
- What 'wondrous works' of God—both biblical and personal—should occupy your contemplation?
- Does your speech about God reflect sustained meditation on His glory, or hasty superficial acknowledgment?
Analysis & Commentary
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. David personally commits—asicha (אָשִׂיחָה) "I will meditate/speak"—to rehearse God's splendor. The phrase hadar kĕvod hodeka (הֲדַר כְּבוֹד הוֹדֶךָ) literally "the beauty of the glory of Your majesty" piles synonyms to express God's transcendent magnificence beyond human language. Hadar (הָדָר) conveys ornamental beauty, kavod (כָּבוֹד) weighty glory, hod (הוֹד) majestic splendor.
Thy wondrous works (divrei nifleoteka, דִּבְרֵי נִפְלְאוֹתֶיךָ) "the matters of your wonders"—God's miraculous acts that inspire awe. The Qal participle construction suggests ongoing meditation: David will continually ponder and proclaim God's incomparable greatness, anticipating Revelation's twenty-four elders who cast crowns before the throne declaring God's worthiness (Revelation 4:10-11).