Translations
Original
Notes
In Hebrew, the term translated as remember does not always mean "to recall something forgotten," especially when God is the one remembering (see study notes on 8:2 and 32:36). Here, it means that God would keep his promises to the patriarchs by doing what he said.
Asking God to remember is more than making him aware of a need. It is a plea for him to act and meet that need (compare Luke 23:42–43).
Parallels
People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Inheritance
Topics
Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Intercession of Man with God Intercession: Answered: After the Israelites had Made the Golden Calf Israel: Obduracy of Moses: Character of Magnified of God Moses: Character of Unaspiring Prayer: Pleas offered In Self-Will and Stubbornness: Ministers should Pray That Their People May be Forgiven For Self-Will: Servants should Pray That the People May be Forgiven For