Psalms 105:6
Psalms 105:6 in Multiple Translations
O offspring of His servant Abraham, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
O you seed of Abraham, his servant, you children of Jacob, his loved ones.
descendants of Abraham, children of Israel, his chosen people.
Ye seede of Abraham his seruant, ye children of Iaakob, which are his elect.
O seed of Abraham, His servant, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.
you offspring of Abraham, his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
We have sinned with our fathers: we have acted unjustly, we have wrought iniquity.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:6
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Psalms 105:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֶ֭רַע
אַבְרָהָ֣ם
עַבְדּ֑/וֹ
בְּנֵ֖י
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
בְּחִירָֽי/ו
זֶ֭רַע
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
N-ms
אַבְרָהָ֣ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
עַבְדּ֑/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
בְּחִירָֽי/ו
bâchîyr
H972
chosen
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:6
זֶ֭רַע
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
אַבְרָהָ֣ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
עַבְדּ֑/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
בְּחִירָֽי/ו
bâchîyr
H972
"chosen"
Adj | Suff
The word means chosen or select, often referring to someone or something preferred by God. It appears in passages like Isaiah 43:20, where God chooses Israel as his special people.
Definition: chosen, choice one, chosen one, elect (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: choose, chosen one, elect. See also: 2 Samuel 21:6; Psalms 106:23; Psalms 89:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 105:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
- Sermons on Psalms 105:6
Context — Tell of His Wonders
4Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
5Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
6O offspring of His servant Abraham, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.
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—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 44:1–2 | But now listen, O Jacob My servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. |
| 2 | John 15:16 | You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 4 | Isaiah 41:8 | “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— |
| 5 | Exodus 3:6 | Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. |
| 6 | Psalms 135:4 | For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. |
| 7 | Psalms 106:5 | that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, and rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, and give glory with Your inheritance. |
| 8 | Psalms 105:42 | For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 7:6–8 | For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. 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. |
| 10 | Isaiah 41:14 | Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. |
Psalms 105:6 Summary
This verse is a reminder that God has specially chosen and set apart a people for Himself, the descendants of Abraham and the sons of Jacob. As one of God's chosen ones, you are part of a long line of people who have been loved and cared for by God, as seen in Psalms 105:8. This means that you can trust in God's faithfulness and provision, just like the Israelites did, and seek to honor Him with your life, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:12-13. Remembering your spiritual heritage and God's mighty deeds, as mentioned in Psalms 105:5, can help you to trust in God's love and care for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'offspring of His servant Abraham' in Psalms 105:6?
This refers to the descendants of Abraham, whom God had chosen to be the father of a great nation, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 17:5. God's promise to Abraham was that his offspring would be a blessing to all nations.
Why are the 'sons of Jacob' specifically mentioned in this verse?
The 'sons of Jacob' refers to the twelve tribes of Israel, who were the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel. This is a reminder of God's covenant with Jacob, as seen in Genesis 28:13-15 and Genesis 35:9-12.
What does it mean to be 'His chosen ones'?
To be 'His chosen ones' means that God has specially selected and set apart a people for Himself, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:6 and Deuteronomy 14:2. This is a reminder of God's sovereign choice and His love for His people.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is a reminder to the people of Israel of their heritage and their special relationship with God, which is the theme of Psalms 105. It sets the stage for the rest of the Psalm, which recounts God's mighty deeds and His faithfulness to His people, as seen in Psalms 105:8 and Psalms 105:42-45.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you to be a part of God's chosen people, and how should this affect your daily life?
- How does remembering your spiritual heritage, like the Israelites, help you to trust in God's faithfulness and provision?
- In what ways can you seek to honor God and fulfill your role as one of His 'chosen ones', as seen in Psalms 105:6?
- How does this verse encourage you to seek out the Lord and His strength, as mentioned in Psalms 105:4?
- What are some ways you can pass on the spiritual heritage of God's faithfulness to the next generation, as seen in Psalms 78:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:6
O ye seed of Abraham his servant,.... These are the persons all along before addressed; the Israelites, who descended from Abraham, were his natural seed and offspring, and who had reason to give
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:6
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
Children of Jacob; to whom he restrains the former more general expression, because these were the only branch of Abraham’ s seed to whom the following covenant and blessings belong.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
Psalms 105:6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.Ver. 6. O ye seed of Abraham, &c.] Do thus, or else your pedigree will profit you no more than it did Dives in the flames, that Abraham called him son. An empty title yieldeth but an empty comfort.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
Verse 6. O ye seed of Abraham] Ye Jews especially, who have been the peculiar objects of the Divine favour.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:6
6. Grammatically, his servant may refer either to Abraham or to seed of Abraham. The parallelism is in favour of the latter construction, and the LXX and Jer. actually read his servants: but exact parallelism is not always maintained, and Psalms 105:42 is decidedly in favour of connecting his servant with Abraham. For Abraham Chron. reads Israel. his chosen] R.V. his chosen ones, to avoid the ambiguity of the A.V. Cp. Psalms 105:43; Psalms 106:5; Deuteronomy 4:37; &c. This verse is to be connected with Psalms 105:1-5 : the form of address reminds the Israelites at once of their privilege and their duty.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:6
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen - All you who are descendants of Abraham and Jacob; the former being particularly mentioned here because he was the great ancestor of
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:6
6. Abraham… Jacob—He reminds them of their holy ancestry: they are the children of those whom God had called, and chosen, and loved; and he grounds the foregoing exhortation in these hallowed relations and memories.
Sermons on Psalms 105:6
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 104 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about his children playfully bumping into him to illustrate the concept of having God always by our side. He emphasizes the i |
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Count Your Blessings by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett emphasizes the importance of counting our blessings in every area of our lives, including personal struggles and disappointments, as well as the blessings inherit |
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Christian Missions to the Communist World International - Pt4 by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, the preacher starts by asking for an extra 5 minutes to speak. He then describes a vision of radiant beings that will stand before people when they are judged by Go |
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Your Prayer Can Change the World - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for repentance and deep radical changes in the church and its leadership. They suggest that the current emphasis in the church is pr |
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The Holy Spirit & Power for the Ministry by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of the miracle of a Spirit-filled life. He refers to the crowd's questions on the day of Pentecost, asking what the events mea |
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(Genesis) Genesis 3:14-19 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the judgment of the fall as described in verse 14 of the Bible. He emphasizes that God must deal with the creature He made, who has turned aw |
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The Cana Miracle by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing that he had a theme in his spirit that led him to study the first miracle of Jesus at Cana in John chapter 2. He mentions a prophetica |