Word Information
Word: Yâdâh & Tôdâh (Hb)
English: Thanksgiving, Praise
Source(s): Brown Driver Briggs Hebrew Lexicon, Strong Concordance, Blog Post: Don’t forget the frankincense on g-lh.org
Author: James Strong, Ita Udoh
Definition of Yâdâh
- to throw, shoot, cast
- to give thanks, laud, praise
- to confess (the name of God)
- to confess (sin)
- to give thanks
Definition of Tôdâh
- Properly an extension of the hand, i.e (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically a choir of worshippers
- Confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks (-giving, offering).
The Greek words ‘tôdâh‘ and ‘yâdâh‘ are interchangeably used in scriptures to refer to praise, thanksgiving, etc. Yâdâh is also translated as ‘Judah.’
The God who made all things deserves praise. He made all things and for His pleasure they are and were created (Rev 4:11). Let your lips give praise to the King – the sacrifice of praise, the fruit of your lips giving thanks to His name (Hb 13:15). Animals don’t have the sort of (sentient) brains we have, but they give God praise! (Dan 3:57-59, Ps 148). You cannot give God praise except from a pure heart. In times of battle, Judah was to go in first (Jdg 1:1-2).
Sometimes you have burdens and troubles. But it is in those times that you must arouse yourself to praise. You literally have to search for things to give God thanks for, because they are there. You have to make it a duty to find something.
Bad things happen every day, but only the living can praise the Lord (Ps 115:17). If you are still alive, despite the challenges, praise. Challenge your friends, Christians, and even non-Christians, to give thanks. When you gather to pray about anything, give thanks. Whatever it is you are praying about, give thanks for the version of that thing you have.
Spend time giving thanks.
Take the praise out, and the Lord will go with you.
Sizzling Sunday: 12th February 2023
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