Leviticus 26:42
New International Version
I will remember my covenant with Jacob and my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

New Living Translation
Then I will remember my covenant with Jacob and my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

English Standard Version
then I will remember my covenant with Jacob, and I will remember my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

Berean Standard Bible
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

King James Bible
Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

New King James Version
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham I will remember; I will remember the land.

New American Standard Bible
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also My covenant with Isaac, and My covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land.

NASB 1995
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also My covenant with Isaac, and My covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land.

NASB 1977
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also My covenant with Isaac, and My covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land.

Amplified Bible
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and also My covenant with Isaac, and also My covenant with Abraham, and remember the land.

Christian Standard Bible
then I will remember my covenant with Jacob. I will also remember my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob. I will also remember My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

American Standard Version
then will I remember my covenant with Jacob; and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

Contemporary English Version
I'll keep the promise I made to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will bless your land

English Revised Version
then will I remember my covenant with Jacob; and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will remember my promise to Jacob, Isaac, and Abraham. I will also remember the land.

Good News Translation
I will remember my covenant with Jacob and with Isaac and with Abraham, and I will renew my promise to give my people the land.

International Standard Version
then I'll remember my covenant with Jacob, my covenant with Isaac, and my covenant with Abraham. I'll also remember the land.

Majority Standard Bible
then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

NET Bible
I will remember my covenant with Jacob and also my covenant with Isaac and also my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

New Heart English Bible
then I will remember my covenant with Jacob; and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham; and I will remember the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

World English Bible
then I will remember my covenant with Jacob, my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham; and I will remember the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then I have remembered My covenant [with] Jacob, and also My covenant [with] Isaac, and also My covenant [with] Abraham I remember, and I remember the land.

Young's Literal Translation
then I have remembered My covenant with Jacob, and also My covenant with Isaac, and also My covenant with Abraham I remember, and the land I remember.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I remembered my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaak, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will remember my covenant, that I made with Jacob, and Isaac, and Abraham. I will remember also the land:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will remember my covenant, which I formed with Jacob, and Isaac, and Abraham. I will also remember the land,

New American Bible
I will remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac; and also my covenant with Abraham I will remember. The land, too, I will remember.

New Revised Standard Version
then will I remember my covenant with Jacob; I will remember also my covenant with Isaac and also my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then I will remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall remember my covenant with Yaquuv and my covenant with Isaaq and I shall remember my covenant with Abraham and I shall remember the land.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
then will I remember My covenant with Jacob, and also My covenant with Isaac, and also My covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will remember the covenant of Jacob, and the covenant of Isaac, and the covenant of Abraam will I remember.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Remembers Those who Repent
41and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, 42then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. 43For the land will be abandoned by them, and it will enjoy its Sabbaths by lying desolate without them. And they will pay the penalty for their iniquity, because they rejected My ordinances and abhorred My statutes.…

Cross References
Genesis 17:7
I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.

Genesis 17:8
And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.”

Genesis 12:1-3
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 15:18
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—

Genesis 22:16-18
saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Genesis 28:13-15
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Exodus 2:24
So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Exodus 6:5
Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant.

Exodus 32:13
Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’”

Deuteronomy 7:8-9
But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. / Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Deuteronomy 9:5
It is not because of your righteousness or uprightness of heart that you are going in to possess their land, but it is because of their wickedness that the LORD your God is driving out these nations before you, to keep the promise He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Psalm 105:8-11
He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: ...

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

Ezekiel 16:60
But I will remember the covenant I made with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you.

Ezekiel 37:26
And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever.


Treasury of Scripture

Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

will I

Genesis 9:16
And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.

Exodus 2:24
And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.

Exodus 6:5
And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.

and I will

Psalm 85:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob…

Psalm 136:23
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Ezekiel 36:1-15,33,34
Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD: …

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then I will remember
The phrase "then I will remember" is pivotal in understanding God's faithfulness and mercy. The Hebrew root for "remember" is "זָכַר" (zakar), which implies not just recalling but also acting upon a promise. In the context of Leviticus, this remembrance is not merely a mental exercise but a divine commitment to act in accordance with His covenant. This highlights God's unwavering faithfulness, even when His people are unfaithful. It serves as a reminder that God's promises are not forgotten, and His plans are steadfast.

My covenant with Jacob
The mention of "My covenant with Jacob" underscores the personal and generational nature of God's promises. Jacob, later named Israel, represents the nation of Israel. The covenant with Jacob is a continuation of the promises made to his forefathers, emphasizing the continuity and perpetuity of God's commitments. Historically, this covenant included promises of land, descendants, and blessing, which are central themes throughout the Old Testament. It reassures believers of God's enduring relationship with His people.

and My covenant with Isaac
The phrase "and My covenant with Isaac" points to the specific and individual nature of God's dealings with the patriarchs. Isaac, the son of Abraham, was a child of promise, and the covenant with him reaffirmed the promises made to Abraham. This covenant included the assurance of land and numerous descendants. The mention of Isaac highlights the faithfulness of God across generations, reinforcing the idea that God's promises are not limited by time or circumstance.

and My covenant with Abraham
The reference to "My covenant with Abraham" is foundational to understanding the entire biblical narrative. Abraham is often called the father of faith, and the covenant with him included promises of a great nation, land, and blessings to all nations through his descendants. The Hebrew word for covenant, "בְּרִית" (berit), signifies a binding agreement, often sealed with a sacrifice. This covenant is central to the identity of Israel and is fulfilled ultimately in Jesus Christ, through whom all nations are blessed.

and I will remember the land
The phrase "and I will remember the land" emphasizes the physical and tangible aspect of God's promises. The land of Canaan was a significant part of the covenant promises, symbolizing God's provision and blessing. In the historical context, the land was a place of rest and prosperity for the Israelites, contingent upon their obedience. This remembrance of the land signifies God's intention to restore and bless His people, reaffirming His sovereignty over creation and His desire to dwell with His people in a promised place.

(42) Then will I remember.--That is, perform the covenant God made. The expression "remember" frequently denotes "to be mindful," "to perform," especially when used with regard to God; as, for instance, "I have remembered my covenant," &c. (Exodus 6:5-6); "He remembered for them his covenant" (Psalm 106:45).

My covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham.--When thus brought to repentance, the Lord will perform towards them the covenant which He made with their ancestors, and in which He not only promised that the Israelites are to be a numerous people, but that they are to possess the land for ever (Exodus 32:13). From the fact that the expression "covenant" is here exceptionally repeated before the name of each patriarch, the authorities during the second Temple rightly concluded that it refers to three distinct covenants made respectively with the patriarchs. Hence the Chaldee Versions render it, "And I will remember in mercy the covenant which I covenanted with Jacob at Bethel [Genesis 35:9-15], and also the covenant which I covenanted with Isaac at Mount Moriah [Genesis 22], and the covenant which I covenanted with Abraham between the divided pieces [of the sacrifices (Genesis 15:18-21)]." The ancients also call attention to the fact that whilst in all other passages where the three patriarchs are mentioned together, the order is according to their seniority, viz., Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 1:24; Exodus 2:24; Exodus 6:8; Exodus 32:13; Deuteronomy 29:13; Deuteronomy 34:4; 2Kings 13:23; Psalm 105:8-10; 1Chronicles 16:16-17), this is the solitary instance where the regular order is inverted. . . .

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Hebrew
then I will remember
וְזָכַרְתִּ֖י (wə·zā·ḵar·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

My covenant
בְּרִיתִ֣י (bə·rî·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

with Jacob
יַעֲק֑וֹב (ya·‘ă·qō·wḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

and
וְאַף֩ (wə·’ap̄)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

My covenant
בְּרִיתִ֨י (bə·rî·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

with Isaac
יִצְחָ֜ק (yiṣ·ḥāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah

and My covenant
בְּרִיתִ֧י (bə·rî·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

with Abraham,
אַבְרָהָ֛ם (’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

and I will remember
אֶזְכֹּֽר׃ (’ez·kōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

the land.
וְהָאָ֥רֶץ (wə·hā·’ā·reṣ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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