Towdah (Hebrew word) is an “expression of praise in the Old Testament. It is used in conjunction with an offering and with extended hands in adoration. It includes confession, sacrifice, thanksgiving, offering, or a combination of all these things. Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving (Towdah), and declare His works with rejoicing (Psalm 107:22). I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving (Towdah), and will call upon the name of the Lord (Psalm 116:17)”. This is according to Tom Inglis in his blog post in 2014 ‘Towdah’ king of praise.

Oxford Bible Church defines Towdah as the following:  “to extend hands in faith, adoration and THANKSGIVING. This time the hands are raised in a receiving posture, reaching out in trust and surrender as we look up to God acknowledging Him as our Source. Thanksgiving starts with what God has done for us, but goes on to thank God for what He will do (a confession of faith). We are thanking Him for giving His Word (promise) and on that basis we thank Him for the answer before the manifestation. This is ‘the sacrifice of thanksgiving’ based on God’s promises and character and TOWDAH is often used in this way (Psalm 107:22, 116:17, Jeremiah 17:26, 33:11).

Towdah is in a causative form and what it brings about is described in Psalm 50:23: “Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving (TOWDAH) glorifies Me; and He establishes a High- Way by which I will show (manifest) the salvation of God (the promise)” (literal translation). “A song of praise (TOWDAH) for the Lord’s faithfulness to His people” (Psalm 100:1).

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving (TOWDAH), and into His courts with praise (TEHILLAH). Be thankful to (YADAH) Him, and bless (BARAK) His Name” (v4, Psalm 95:2 is similar).  “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Also Psalm 69:30.” (Retrieved from the web on August 20, 2017)