Psalms 105:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 105:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, His wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, His wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,
Psalms 105:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 105

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, His wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Remember his marvellous works which he hath done, etc.] Which Aben Ezra interprets of the works of creation; rather they seem to design the works of Providence in favour of the children of Israel: best of all, works of grace done for his saints, none of which are to be forgotten; especially the great work of redemption and salvation, for the remembrance of which, under the New Testament, an ordinance is particularly appointed. His wonders, and the judgments of his mouth: the above Jewish writer, by “wonders”, understands the miracles in Egypt, the plagues inflicted on the Egyptians; and by the judgments of his mouth, the laws and statutes given at Sinai: each of which were indeed to be…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Remember his marvelous works ... - The works suited to excite wonder. Call them to remembrance in your psalm; seek the aid of music and song to impress the memory of them deeply on your hearts. His wonders - His miracles. See Psalms 78:43, note; Isaiah 8:18, note. And the judgments of his mouth - That is, properly, the judgments which he pronounced on his enemies, and which were followed by their overthrow. The word does not refer here, as it often does, to his statutes or commands. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Judgments - The punishments which he brought upon Egypt by his mere word. Psalms 105:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Remember: Psa 77:11, Psa 103:2; Deu 7:18, Deu 7:19, Deu 8:2, Deu 32:7; Isa 43:18, Isa 43:19; Luk 22:19; Co1 11:24-26 the judgments: Psa 119:13; Rev 16:7, Rev 19:2 Psalms 105:6”
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