Psalms 105:45

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 105:45 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 106” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 106
Psalms 105:45 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 105

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
45That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 106

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws, etc.] All this the Lord did for them, to engage them by his goodness to them to observe the statutes he appointed them, and the laws he gave them; the contrary to which the Canaanites had done, which caused him to cast them out of the land; but on these his people he heaped benefits, thereby to influence them to a cheerful obedience to his will; and this was all he required of them, and the least that they could do, being so highly favoured by him. And this is the end of our spiritual and eternal redemption by Christ, and of our effectual calling by his grace and Spirit, that we be zealous of good works; live unto righteousness, live…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws - The end - the design - of all this was that they might be an obedient people. This was the purpose of all his interventions in their behalf; and their obligation to obedience was enforced and measured by what he had done. The same is true in regard to his people now. Praise ye the Lord - Hebrew, Hallelu-jah. See Psalms 104:35. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Psalms 105". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/psalms-105.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“105:45 The Lord planned for Israel to testify about him by obeying him; Israel was to be his model people.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“That: Deu 4:40, Deu 5:33, Deu 6:1, Deu 6:2, Deu 6:21-25; Eze 36:24-28; Eph 2:8-10; Tit 2:14 Praise ye the Lord: Heb. Hallelujah, Psa 106:1, Psa 150:1 \*marg. Rev 19:3, Rev 19:4 Next: Psalms Chapter 106”
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