Psalm 105:9
New International Version
the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac.

New Living Translation
This is the covenant he made with Abraham and the oath he swore to Isaac.

English Standard Version
the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac,

Berean Standard Bible
the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.

King James Bible
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;

New King James Version
The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac,

New American Standard Bible
The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac.

NASB 1995
The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac.

NASB 1977
The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac.

Legacy Standard Bible
Which He cut with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac.

Amplified Bible
The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His sworn oath to Isaac,

Christian Standard Bible
the covenant he made with Abraham, swore to Isaac,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the covenant He made with Abraham, swore to Isaac,

American Standard Version
The covenant which he made with Abraham, And his oath unto Isaac,

Contemporary English Version
God made an eternal promise

English Revised Version
The covenant which he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the promise that he made to Abraham, and his sworn oath to Isaac.

Good News Translation
He will keep the agreement he made with Abraham and his promise to Isaac.

International Standard Version
like the covenant he made with Abraham, and his promise to Isaac.

Majority Standard Bible
the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.

NET Bible
the promise he made to Abraham, the promise he made by oath to Isaac!

New Heart English Bible
the covenant which he made with Abraham, his oath to Isaac,

Webster's Bible Translation
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac;

World English Bible
the covenant which he made with Abraham, his oath to Isaac,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
That He has made with Abraham, "" And His oath to Isaac,

Young's Literal Translation
That He hath made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac,

Smith's Literal Translation
Which he cut out with Abraham, and his oath to Isaak.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which he made to Abraham; and his oath to Isaac:

Catholic Public Domain Version
which he assigned to Abraham, and his oath to Isaac.

New American Bible
Which he made with Abraham, and swore to Isaac,

New Revised Standard Version
the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he made his covenant with Abraham, and his oaths to Isaac;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Who established his covenant with Abraham and his oaths with Isaac.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
[The covenant] which He made with Abraham, And His oath unto Isaac;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
which he established as a covenant to Abraam, and he remembered his oath to Isaac.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Tell of His Wonders
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. 10He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:…

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 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 26:3-5
Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, / because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”

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.”

Genesis 35:11-12
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. / The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.”

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

Exodus 6:4-5
I also established My covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, the land where they lived as foreigners. / 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.

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.

1 Chronicles 16:16-17
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

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.’

Romans 4:13
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Galatians 3:16
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.


Treasury of Scripture

Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac;

Genesis 17:2
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

Genesis 22:16,17
And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: …

Genesis 26:3
Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;

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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.














the covenant He made with Abraham
The covenant with Abraham is foundational in biblical theology, marking the beginning of God's special relationship with the people of Israel. This covenant is first detailed in Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises Abraham land, descendants, and blessings. It is further elaborated in Genesis 15 and 17, where God establishes the covenant through a formal ceremony and the sign of circumcision. This covenant is unconditional, relying solely on God's faithfulness, and it sets the stage for the unfolding narrative of redemption throughout the Bible. The promise of land is significant, as it points to the geographical region of Canaan, which becomes central to Israel's history. The covenant also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, as Paul explains in Galatians 3:16, identifying Christ as the ultimate "seed" of Abraham through whom all nations would be blessed.

and the oath He swore to Isaac
The oath to Isaac reaffirms the promises made to Abraham, ensuring the continuation of the covenant through his lineage. This is recorded in Genesis 26:2-5, where God appears to Isaac and reiterates the promise of land, numerous descendants, and blessings. The oath signifies God's unwavering commitment to His covenant, emphasizing His faithfulness across generations. Isaac's role is crucial as he serves as a bridge between Abraham and Jacob, maintaining the covenantal line. The cultural context of oaths in the ancient Near East underscores the seriousness and binding nature of God's promise. This oath also points forward to the New Testament, where the fulfillment of God's promises is realized in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate heir of the covenant blessings, as seen in Hebrews 6:13-20, where God's oath is linked to the assurance of salvation through Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abraham
The patriarch with whom God made a covenant, promising him numerous descendants and a land for his people. Abraham is a central figure in the account of God's chosen people.

2. Isaac
The son of Abraham, through whom the covenantal promises were reaffirmed. Isaac represents the continuation of God's promise to Abraham.

3. Covenant
A solemn agreement between God and His people, often involving promises and commitments. In this context, it refers to God's promise to Abraham and his descendants.

4. Oath
A formal promise or vow. God's oath to Isaac signifies the seriousness and unchangeable nature of His promises.

5. Land of Canaan
The land promised to Abraham and his descendants, symbolizing God's provision and faithfulness.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness
The covenant with Abraham and the oath to Isaac demonstrate God's unwavering faithfulness. Believers can trust in God's promises, knowing He is true to His word.

Generational Promises
God's promises extend beyond individual lifetimes, impacting future generations. This encourages believers to live faithfully, knowing their actions can influence their descendants.

Covenantal Relationship
Understanding the nature of God's covenant with His people helps believers appreciate their relationship with God, marked by His commitment and love.

Assurance in God's Word
Just as God kept His promises to Abraham and Isaac, believers can have confidence in the reliability of Scripture and God's promises to them.

Living in Promise
Believers are called to live in the light of God's promises, allowing His faithfulness to guide their actions and decisions.(9) Made.--Literally, cut; the usual word for making a covenant (icere f?dus). The word is therefore here a synonym for "league," as in Haggai 2:5.

Verse 9. - Which covenant he made with Abraham (see Genesis 15:18). A promise was given even earlier (Genesis 12:14, 15); but it is not spoken of as a "covenant." And his oath unto Isaac. The "oath" was originally sworn to Abraham (Genesis 22:16); but a further promise to "perform the oath" was given to Isaac (Genesis 26:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[the covenant]
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He made
כָּ֭רַת (kā·raṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

with
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

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

and the oath He swore
וּשְׁב֖וּעָת֣וֹ (ū·šə·ḇū·‘ā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7621: Something sworn, an oath

to Isaac.
לְיִשְׂחָֽק׃ (lə·yiś·ḥāq)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3446: Isaac


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