Psalms 106:47

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, [and] to triumph in thy praise.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Save us, ADONAI our God! Gather us from among the nations, so that we can thank your holy name and glory in praising you.

Berean Standard Bible:

Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.

American Standard Version:

Save us, O Jehovah our God, And gather us from among the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Save^{H3467} us, O LORD^{H3068} our God^{H430}, and gather^{H6908} us from among the heathen^{H1471}, to give thanks^{H3034} unto thy holy^{H6944} name^{H8034}, and to triumph^{H7623} in thy praise^{H8416}.

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Commentary for Psalms 106:47

Psalm 106:47 is a verse that serves as a fervent prayer for deliverance and restoration. The psalmist calls upon the LORD (Yahweh), affirming the unique relationship between God and the Israelite people by referring to Him as "our God." This invocation reflects the covenantal bond between God and Israel, which is a central theme throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the experiences of the Israelites, who often found themselves either in exile or under the threat of foreign oppression. The plea to be saved and gathered from among the nations (heathen) likely resonates with the period after the Babylonian exile, when the Jews were scattered and longed to return to their homeland. The verse expresses a deep desire for communal deliverance, not just for individual safety, but for the collective return of the people to the land of Israel, where they could worship God freely and in unity.

The purpose of this gathering is twofold: first, to offer thanksgiving to God's holy name, acknowledging His faithfulness and salvific acts; and second, to celebrate and triumph in God's praise, indicating a public and exuberant expression of worship. The verse underscores the importance of gratitude and the joyous acknowledgment of God's role in the life of the nation. It encapsulates the themes of divine intervention, national restoration, and the centrality of worship in the life of God's people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3467
   There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁע
   Transliteration: yâshaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
3. Strong's Number: H430
   There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
   Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
   Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
   Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6908
   There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָבַץ
   Transliteration: qâbats
   Pronunciation: kaw-bats'
   Description: a primitive root; to grasp, i.e. collect; assemble (selves), gather (bring) (together, selves together, up), heap, resort, [idiom] surely, take up.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1471
   There are 511 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גּוֹי
   Transliteration: gôwy
   Pronunciation: go'-ee
   Description: rarely (shortened) גֹּי; apparently from the same root as גֵּוָה (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts; Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3034
   There are 111 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָדָה
   Transliteration: yâdâh
   Pronunciation: yaw-daw'
   Description: a primitive root; used only as denominative from יָד; literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands); cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).
   
7. Strong's Number: H6944
   There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
   Transliteration: qôdesh
   Pronunciation: ko'-desh
   Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
   
8. Strong's Number: H8034
   There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁם
   Transliteration: shêm
   Pronunciation: shame
   Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
   
9. Strong's Number: H7623
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁבַח
   Transliteration: shâbach
   Pronunciation: shaw-bakh'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to address in aloud tone, i.e. (specifically) loud; figuratively, to pacify (as if by words); commend, glory, keep in, praise, still, triumph.
   
10. Strong's Number: H8416
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תְּהִלָּה
    Transliteration: tᵉhillâh
    Pronunciation: teh-hil-law'
    Description: from הָלַל; laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn; praise.