Psalms 111:4

Psalms 111:4 Meaning and Explanation

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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God ensures His wonderful deeds are remembered and is moved by grace and compassion toward His people.

The Context of Psalms 111:4

God preserves memory of His deeds and acts from gracious compassion.

What Does Psalms 111:4 Mean?

God intentionally makes His works memorable—He ensures they endure in human memory and are passed down through generations. This is not incidental; He 'hath made' them to be remembered, suggesting divine purpose in how we remember and transmit knowledge of His acts. The memorial is evidence of His care for His people's understanding.

His graciousness and compassion are the inner motives behind these memorable deeds. Grace means unmerited favor; compassion means He is moved by the suffering and need of those He loves. Together, they explain why God acts on behalf of His people—not because of obligation, but because of His character.

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What does Psalms 111:4 mean?

God ensures His wonderful deeds are remembered and is moved by grace and compassion toward His people.

What is the context of Psalms 111:4?

God preserves memory of His deeds and acts from gracious compassion.

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