Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, New Living Translation He always stands by his covenant— the commitment he made to a thousand generations. English Standard Version He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations, Berean Standard Bible He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— King James Bible He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. New King James Version He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations, New American Standard Bible He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations, NASB 1995 He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations, NASB 1977 He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations, Legacy Standard Bible He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded for a thousand generations, Amplified Bible He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded and established to a thousand generations, Christian Standard Bible He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he ordained for a thousand generations — Holman Christian Standard Bible He remembers His covenant forever, the promise He ordained for a thousand generations— American Standard Version He hath remembered his covenant for ever, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations, Contemporary English Version He will never forget his agreement or his promises, not in thousands of years. * English Revised Version He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; GOD'S WORD® Translation He always remembers his promise, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations, Good News Translation He will keep his covenant forever, his promises for a thousand generations. International Standard Version He remembers his eternal covenant— every promise he made for a thousand generations, Majority Standard Bible He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations? NET Bible He always remembers his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations-- New Heart English Bible He has remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations, Webster's Bible Translation He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. World English Bible He has remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has remembered His covenant for all time, "" The word He commanded to one thousand generations, Young's Literal Translation He hath remembered to the age His covenant, The word He commanded to a thousand generations, Smith's Literal Translation He remembered his covenant forever, the word he commanded to a thousand generations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath remembered his covenant for ever: the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He remembers forever his covenant, the word he commanded for a thousand generations, New Revised Standard Version He is mindful of his covenant forever, of the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe has remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He remembers his covenant for eternity, the word that he commanded to a thousand generations OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He hath remembered His covenant for ever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations; Brenton Septuagint Translation He has remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded for a thousand generation: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tell of His Wonders…7He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. 8He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— 9the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.… 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. Exodus 2:24 So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Deuteronomy 7:9 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. 1 Chronicles 16:15-17 Remember 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: Nehemiah 9:8 You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous. Luke 1:72-73 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us Hebrews 6:13-18 When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. ... Genesis 9:16 And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.” Exodus 6:5 Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant. Leviticus 26:42 then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. Psalm 111:5 He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Jeremiah 33:20-21 “This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne. Acts 3:25 And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ Galatians 3:16-17 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. / What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. Treasury of Scripture He has remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. he hast remembered Psalm 105:42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant. Psalm 111:5,9 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant… 1 Chronicles 16:15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; a thousand Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Jump to Previous Age Agreement Commanded Covenant Forever Generations Kept Mind Mindful Remembered Remembers Thousand WordJump to Next Age Agreement Commanded Covenant Forever Generations Kept Mind Mindful Remembered Remembers Thousand WordPsalm 105 1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7. The story of God's providence over Abraham 16. Over Joseph 23. Over Jacob in Egypt 26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites 37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan. He remembers His covenant forever This phrase emphasizes God's faithfulness and the eternal nature of His promises. The concept of a covenant is central to the biblical narrative, beginning with God's covenant with Noah (Genesis 9:9-17) and extending through His promises to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3), Moses (Exodus 19:5-6), and David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). The idea of God remembering His covenant is not about recalling something forgotten but about His active commitment to fulfill His promises. This is seen in the New Testament as well, where the new covenant through Jesus Christ (Luke 22:20) is the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. The eternal nature of God's covenant assures believers of His unchanging nature and reliability (Hebrews 13:8). the word He ordained for a thousand generations— Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, God is the one who remembers His covenant. His faithfulness and eternal nature are emphasized. 2. Covenant This refers to the solemn agreement or promise made by God, particularly with the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and later with the nation of Israel. 3. Generations The mention of "a thousand generations" signifies an indefinite period, emphasizing the eternal nature of God's promises. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's remembrance of His covenant assures us of His unwavering faithfulness. Just as He was faithful to Israel, He remains faithful to us today. Eternal Promises The phrase "a thousand generations" highlights the eternal nature of God's promises. We can trust that His word is unchanging and reliable. Covenant Relationship Understanding our relationship with God as a covenant relationship helps us appreciate the depth of His commitment to us and calls us to respond with faithfulness. Historical Continuity Recognizing the historical continuity of God's promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament encourages us to see our place in God's ongoing account. Living in Assurance Knowing that God remembers His covenant allows us to live with assurance and hope, even in uncertain times, trusting in His divine plan.(8) Commanded.--Better, appointed, or conferred.Verse 8. - He hath remembered his covenant forever. Thirdly, the psalmist praises God's faithfulness. God entered into a covenant with Israel, and that covenant still holds good. He has not forgotten it, and will never forget it. It is the word which he commanded to a thousand generations (comp. Deuteronomy 7:9). Professor Cheyne concludes, from this passage, that the psalm was not written during the Captivity. But surely a captive in Babylon might have had faith enough to believe that God had not abolished, but only suspended, his covenant. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He remembersזָכַ֣ר (zā·ḵar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male His covenant בְּרִית֑וֹ (bə·rî·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant forever, לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always the word דָּבָ֥ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause He ordained צִ֝וָּ֗ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order for a thousand לְאֶ֣לֶף (lə·’e·lep̄) Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 505: A thousand generations— דּֽוֹר׃ (dō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling Links Psalm 105:8 NIVPsalm 105:8 NLT Psalm 105:8 ESV Psalm 105:8 NASB Psalm 105:8 KJV Psalm 105:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 105:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 105:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 105:8 French Bible Psalm 105:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 105:8 He has remembered his covenant forever (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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