Psalm 116
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Psalm 116 is a chapter in the biblical Book of Psalms, traditionally cherished for its personal expression of gratitude to God for deliverance from distress and death.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Psalm 116 canonical | 3 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Psalm 116 Context triple: [Psalm 117, follows, Psalm 116]
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Psalm 118
Psalm 118 is a biblical psalm of thanksgiving and trust in God, best known for its themes of enduring mercy and the verse “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”
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B.
Psalm 85
Psalm 85 is a biblical song of communal lament and hope that pleads for God’s restoration and forgiveness while expressing confidence in His steadfast love and faithfulness.
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C.
Psalm 117
Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, consisting of just two verses that call all nations to praise the Lord for His steadfast love and faithfulness.
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D.
Psalm 76
Psalm 76 is a biblical hymn in the Book of Psalms that celebrates God's awe-inspiring power and decisive judgment in defending Jerusalem and subduing earthly rulers.
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E.
Psalm 79
Psalm 79 is a biblical lament psalm that mourns the devastation of Jerusalem and pleads for God’s deliverance and justice against the nations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Psalm 116 Target entity description: Psalm 116 is a chapter in the biblical Book of Psalms, traditionally cherished for its personal expression of gratitude to God for deliverance from distress and death.
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A.
Psalm 118
Psalm 118 is a biblical psalm of thanksgiving and trust in God, best known for its themes of enduring mercy and the verse “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”
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B.
Psalm 85
Psalm 85 is a biblical song of communal lament and hope that pleads for God’s restoration and forgiveness while expressing confidence in His steadfast love and faithfulness.
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C.
Psalm 117
Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, consisting of just two verses that call all nations to praise the Lord for His steadfast love and faithfulness.
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D.
Psalm 76
Psalm 76 is a biblical hymn in the Book of Psalms that celebrates God's awe-inspiring power and decisive judgment in defending Jerusalem and subduing earthly rulers.
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E.
Psalm 79
Psalm 79 is a biblical lament psalm that mourns the devastation of Jerusalem and pleads for God’s deliverance and justice against the nations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biblical psalm
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chapter of the Book of Psalms ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
King David
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surface form:
King David (traditional attribution in some traditions)
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| canonicalNumbering |
Psalm 114–115 in Greek (Septuagint) and Latin (Vulgate) tradition
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Psalm 116 in Hebrew (Masoretic) numbering ⓘ |
| category |
Old Testament poetry
ⓘ
wisdom and worship literature ⓘ |
| genre |
individual lament turned praise
ⓘ
thanksgiving psalm ⓘ |
| influence |
frequently quoted in Christian devotional literature
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inspired numerous hymns and songs ⓘ |
| language | Hebrew ⓘ |
| liturgicalUse |
Hallel
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surface form:
Jewish Passover Hallel
part of Hallel (Psalms 113–118) ⓘ read or sung in services of thanksgiving ⓘ used in funerals and memorial services ⓘ used in various Christian liturgies ⓘ |
| motif |
cry for help and divine rescue
ⓘ
paying vows in the presence of all God’s people ⓘ rest for the soul after distress ⓘ walking before the LORD in the land of the living ⓘ |
| notableVerse |
Psalm 116:12 "What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?"
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Psalm 116:13 "I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD." ⓘ Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." ⓘ |
| openingWords | "I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications" ⓘ |
| partOf |
Psalms
ⓘ
surface form:
Book of Psalms
Christian biblical canon ⓘ
surface form:
Christian Old Testament
Tanakh ⓘ
surface form:
Hebrew Bible
|
| positionInWork | 116 ⓘ |
| primaryTheme |
answered prayer
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deliverance from death ⓘ fulfilling vows to God ⓘ gratitude to God for deliverance ⓘ love for the Lord ⓘ public thanksgiving ⓘ |
| quotedIn | New Testament allusions to "cup of salvation" (interpretive connection) ⓘ |
| speaker | individual worshiper ⓘ |
| structure |
includes vows and promises to praise
ⓘ
moves from past distress to present thanksgiving ⓘ |
| theologicalTheme |
God hears prayer
ⓘ
God’s mercy ⓘ God’s protection from death ⓘ faith in affliction ⓘ public witness of God’s salvation ⓘ |
| tradition |
Christian
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Jewish ⓘ |
| usedFor |
expression of trust after deliverance
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personal prayer of thanksgiving ⓘ |
| verseCount | 19 ⓘ |
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Subject: Psalm 116 Description of subject: Psalm 116 is a chapter in the biblical Book of Psalms, traditionally cherished for its personal expression of gratitude to God for deliverance from distress and death.
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