Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Parallel translations
- WEB Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever.
- BSB Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
- NKJV Let Israel now say, “His mercy endures forever.”
- NASB Let Israel say, “His mercy is everlasting.”
- NLT Let all Israel repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
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Quick answer
Let Israel declare that God's loving kindness endures forever. It matters because God's people are called to confess his steadfast love together.
Overview
The congregation of Israel is invited to take up the refrain, voicing corporate testimony to God's everlasting mercy. Shared confession strengthens the community's faith. This communal praise anticipates the church's united proclamation of God's enduring love revealed in the gospel.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Ps 115:9–11O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
- Ps 145:10All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
- Ps 135:19–20Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
- Ps 147:19–20He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
- 1 Pet 2:9–10But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
- Gal 6:16And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
- Heb 13:15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
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