1 Chronicles 16:15
1 Chronicles 16:15 in Multiple Translations
Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—
Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
Remember his covenant for ever, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations,
He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;
He remembers his agreement forever, the promise he made lasts for a thousand generations;
Remember his couenant for euer, and the worde, which hee commanded to a thousand generations:
Remember ye to the age His covenant, The word He commanded — To a thousand generations,
Remember his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations,
Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
Remember for ever his covenant: the word, which he commanded to a thousand generations.
He never forgets the agreement that he has made: he made a promise that will last for 1,000 generations.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:15
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1 Chronicles 16:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זִכְר֤וּ
לְ/עוֹלָם֙
בְּרִית֔/וֹ
דָּבָ֥ר
צִוָּ֖ה
לְ/אֶ֥לֶף
דּֽוֹר
זִכְר֤וּ
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לְ/עוֹלָם֙
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
בְּרִית֔/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs | Suff
דָּבָ֥ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
צִוָּ֖ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
לְ/אֶ֥לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Prep | Adj
דּֽוֹר
dôwr
H1755
generation
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:15
זִכְר֤וּ
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
לְ/עוֹלָם֙
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
בְּרִית֔/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs | Suff
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
דָּבָ֥ר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
צִוָּ֖ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
לְ/אֶ֥לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Prep | Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
דּֽוֹר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:15
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Context — David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving
13O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.
14He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.
15Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—
16the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. 17He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 105:8 | He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— |
| 2 | Malachi 4:4 | “Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 25:10 | All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. |
| 5 | Psalms 44:17 | All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant. |
1 Chronicles 16:15 Summary
This verse reminds us to always remember God's promises and commands, which are like a guiding force in our lives. God's covenant is a promise to always be with us and take care of us, and He wants us to trust in Him and follow His ways (Psalm 23:1-4, Matthew 28:20). By remembering His covenant, we can have confidence in His love and faithfulness, and live our lives in a way that honors Him. Just like God remembered His covenant with Abraham and the Israelites (Genesis 17:7, Exodus 2:24), He remembers His promises to us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to remember God's covenant forever?
Remembering God's covenant means keeping His promises and commands always in mind, as a guiding force in our lives, just as He remembers His covenant with us (Genesis 9:15-16, Exodus 2:24).
What is the significance of a thousand generations?
A thousand generations represents a vast and unending period of time, emphasizing God's eternal faithfulness to His people, as seen in His promise to Abraham (Genesis 17:7) and to the Israelites (Deuteronomy 7:9).
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that God's covenant is still in effect today, and we are called to remember and honor His promises, just as the Israelites were, trusting in His faithfulness (Psalm 105:8, Hebrews 13:20-21).
What is the word that God ordained for a thousand generations?
The word that God ordained refers to His covenant promises and commands, which are summarized in the Bible and are meant to guide our lives, as seen in the giving of the Law (Exodus 20:1-17) and the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 5:17-20).
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can remember God's covenant in my daily life?
- How does the promise of God's eternal faithfulness impact my trust in Him?
- In what ways can I honor God's covenant promises in my relationships and decisions?
- What does it mean for me to be a part of the 'thousand generations' that God has promised to bless?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:15
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 16:7]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:15
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:15
(15) Be ye mindful.—Psalms 105:8, third strophe, begins, “He hath remembered,” that is, “He will certainly remember” His ancient covenant; and the exile and oppression of His people can only be transitory (Comp. Psalms 111:5.) The expression is modified here, to suit different circumstances, and perhaps in view of 1 Chronicles 16:12. The word which he commanded to . . . Rather, the promise which he established for . . .
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:15
15. Be ye mindful] Read (with Psalms 105:8) He hath remembered. Cp. Exodus 24:3-8; Exodus 34:10-27.
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