Psalms 118:1-4

Psalms 118:1-4

[1] O give thanks  unto the LORD;  for he is good:  because his mercy  endureth for ever.  [2] Let Israel  now say,  that his mercy  endureth for ever.  [3] Let the house  of Aaron  now say,  that his mercy  endureth for ever.  [4] Let them now that fear  the LORD  say,  that his mercy  endureth for ever. 

What does Psalms 118:1-4 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The first verse is a call to acknowledge God"s lovingkindness. Then the psalmist appealed to all Israel, the priests, and all those who fear God to acknowledge the limitless quality of His loyal love (cf. Psalm 115:9-13). Perhaps this call and response structure found expression in antiphonal worship in which a leader or leaders issued the call and the people responded out loud.