Psalm 105:8
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 Version
He 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 Bible
He hath remembered his covenant for ever: the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He has remembered his covenant for all ages: the word that he entrusted to a thousand generations,

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 Bible
He 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 1917
He 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;

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Psalm 105
1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works
7. 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
The phrase "He remembers" emphasizes God's faithfulness and omniscience. In Hebrew, the word for "remembers" is "זָכַר" (zakar), which implies not just recalling but also acting upon a promise or covenant. This is a powerful reminder that God is not forgetful or negligent; His memory is perfect and active. In the context of the ancient Near East, where covenants were binding and sacred, God's remembrance signifies His unwavering commitment to His people. This assurance is a source of comfort and hope, knowing that God is always mindful of His promises to us.

His covenant
The term "His covenant" refers to the solemn agreement between God and His people. The Hebrew word for covenant is "בְּרִית" (berit), which denotes a binding promise or treaty. In biblical history, covenants were central to God's relationship with humanity, from Noah to Abraham, and ultimately through Christ. This covenant is not just a contract but a divine promise that reflects God's unchanging nature and His desire for a relationship with His people. It is a testament to His grace and mercy, offering assurance that His promises are eternal and unbreakable.

forever
The word "forever" underscores the eternal nature of God's covenant. In Hebrew, "עוֹלָם" (olam) conveys a sense of perpetuity and timelessness. This highlights the infinite scope of God's promises, transcending time and human limitations. Historically, this would have been a profound assurance to the Israelites, who faced uncertainty and change. For believers today, it is a reminder that God's promises are not confined to the past or present but extend into eternity, offering hope and stability in an ever-changing world.

the word He ordained
The phrase "the word He ordained" speaks to the authority and intentionality of God's declarations. The Hebrew word for "ordained" is "צִוָּה" (tsavah), meaning to command or appoint. This indicates that God's word is not arbitrary but purposeful and sovereign. In the biblical context, God's word is powerful and creative, as seen in the creation narrative. It is a reminder that what God speaks, He brings to pass, and His decrees are established with divine authority. This assurance of God's sovereign will provides confidence that His plans are good and will be fulfilled.

for a thousand generations
The expression "for a thousand generations" illustrates the vastness and enduring nature of God's covenant. In Hebrew culture, a generation was typically understood as 40 years, so a thousand generations would span an immense period. This hyperbolic expression emphasizes the limitless duration of God's faithfulness. Historically, it reassured the Israelites of God's enduring commitment despite their failures. For contemporary believers, it is a powerful reminder that God's promises are not limited by time and continue to be relevant and reliable for all generations, offering hope and continuity in faith.

(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 remembers
זָכַ֣ר (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


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