Psalm 105:8

Translations

Modern

He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—

Traditional

He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

Literal

He remembers His covenant forever—the word He commanded for a thousand generations—

Latin

Memor fuit in sæculum testamenti sui; verbi quod mandavit in mille generationes:

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English

He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—

Notes

Psalms 105:8

The covenant is the Lord’s unbreakable promise to be the Father of Abraham and his descendants (see Genesis 12:1–9; 15:1–21).

Psalms 105:6–11

The story of Israel is based on the Lord’s commitment to Abraham. Even when a question arises about the future of God’s covenant with David (Psalm 89), God’s covenant with Abraham stands, as does the spiritual bond between God and Israel, Abraham’s descendants.

Psalms 105:1–45

This hymn praises the Lord’s faithfulness to Abraham and his descendants in all their journeys:
- from Ur to Canaan (Psalm 105:12),
- to Egypt (Psalm 105:17, 23),
- through the wilderness (Psalm 105:37, 41), and
- back to Canaan (Psalm 105:44).
These events fulfilled the Lord's promise to Abraham (Psalm 105:9, 42), which was the basis for Israel’s very existence. Joseph, whose suffering turned into glory, serves as a model of encouragement for Israel (Psalm 105:16–25).
Psalm 105:1–15 (along with 96; 106:1, 47–48) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16.

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Covenant with Abraham

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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.
Luke 1:72–74
…to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant,
Psalm 106:45
And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion.
Psalm 111:5
He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
1 Chronicles 16:15
Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—
Psalm 105:42
For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant.
Psalm 111:9
He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.
Nehemiah 1:5
Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments,
Daniel 9:4
And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments,

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