Psalms 105:8
Psalms 105:8 in Multiple Translations
He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—
He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
He hath remembered 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;
He hath alway remembred his couenant and promise, that he made to a thousand generations,
He hath remembered to the age His covenant, The word He commanded to a thousand generations,
He has remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations,
He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
And he saved them for his own name’s sake: that he might make his power known.
He never forgets the agreement that he made; he made a promise that will last for 1,000 generations;
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:8
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Psalms 105:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זָכַ֣ר
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
בְּרִית֑/וֹ
דָּבָ֥ר
צִ֝וָּ֗ה
לְ/אֶ֣לֶף
דּֽוֹר
זָכַ֣ר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
בְּרִית֑/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs | Suff
דָּבָ֥ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
צִ֝וָּ֗ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
לְ/אֶ֣לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Prep | Adj
דּֽוֹר
dôwr
H1755
generation
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:8
זָכַ֣ר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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/עוֹלָ֣ם
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.
בְּרִית֑/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.
צִ֝וָּ֗ה
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/אֶ֣לֶף
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 — Psalms 105:8
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- Psalms 105:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
- Sermons on Psalms 105:8
Context — Tell of His Wonders
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—
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 106:45 | And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
| 3 | Psalms 111:5 | He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 16:15 | Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— |
| 5 | Luke 1:72–74 | to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, |
| 6 | Psalms 105:42 | For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant. |
| 7 | 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, |
| 8 | Psalms 111:9 | He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. |
| 9 | 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, |
Psalms 105:8 Summary
This verse tells us that God always remembers the promises He made to His people, and He will keep them forever. This is a great comfort to us because it means we can trust Him to always be faithful and true, just like He was to Abraham and the Israelites (as seen in Psalm 105:9-10 and Genesis 17:7). God's covenant love is not just for a few people, but for all who put their trust in Him, and it's a promise that will last for thousands of generations (Psalm 100:5). This helps us understand that God's love is not limited to just our lifetime, but is an eternal and everlasting love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God remembers His covenant forever?
This means that God is faithful to His promises and does not forget the agreements He has made with His people, as seen in Psalm 111:5 and Exodus 2:24.
What is the significance of a thousand generations?
This phrase emphasizes the everlasting nature of God's covenant, highlighting His eternal commitment to His people, as also seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalm 100:5.
How does God's remembrance of His covenant impact our lives today?
God's faithfulness to His covenant gives us confidence in His love and care for us, just as it did for the Israelites, and reminds us of His promises in Jeremiah 31:3 and Romans 8:28.
Is this covenant only for the Israelites, or does it apply to all believers?
While this specific covenant was made with the Israelites, the principles of God's faithfulness and covenant love apply to all believers, as seen in Galatians 3:29 and Ephesians 2:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- How does the knowledge of God's eternal covenant impact my trust in Him during difficult times?
- In what ways can I reflect God's faithfulness to His covenant in my own relationships and commitments?
- What are some ways I can remind myself of God's promises and covenant love on a daily basis?
- How can I apply the concept of God's everlasting covenant to my prayers and worship?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:8
He hath remembered his covenant for ever,.... Another argument of praise taken from the covenant of grace, in which he is our God, and of which he is ever mindful; he remembers his covenant ones,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:8
He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. - He hath remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded - or 'ordained' as an unalterable "law" (Psalms 105:10): cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
He hath remembered, practically, so as to perform it; as that word is frequently used in Scripture. The word; the word of promise, or the covenant, as is explained both in the foregoing and following words. And so the word is taken . Commanded, i.e. established, or ordained, or appointed, as this word is oft taken, as 71:3 133:3 23:11. To a thousand generations; to all generations; a certain number being put for an uncertain. He seems to allude to that passage, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
Psalms 105:8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word [which] he commanded to a thousand generations.Ver. 8. He hath remembered his covenant] 1 Chronicles 16:15 it is, "Be ye mindful always of his covenant." God ever remembereth, though we many times forget it, and ourselves. The word which he commanded] The conditions of the covenant.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
(8) Commanded.—Better, appointed, or conferred.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:8
8. He hath remembered] Rather, He remembereth. The Heb. perfect here expresses a general truth guaranteed by past experience. Chron. has Remember ye; but the exhortation is out of place here. Jehovah’s covenant is further described as the word of promise which he commanded (cp. Psalms 111:9), as it were enacting it as a law (cp. statute, Psalms 105:10, and Psalms 2:7). To a thousand generations (Deuteronomy 7:9), parallel to and synonymous with for ever, is to be connected with He remembereth. With this and the following verses comp. the promise of Lev 26:42-45.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:8
He hath remembered his covenant forever - That is, God has had it constantly in remembrance, or always. Compare the notes at Luke 1:72.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:8
8. Covenant—See Genesis 17; Genesis 22:16-18; Genesis 26:3-5; and Genesis 28:13-15. This was the foundation of their national, not less than their church, life and character, and of all the promises of God to them as a people.
Sermons on Psalms 105:8
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The Battle for Israel Pt 2 by Billy Strachan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of the end times and its relevance to all professing Christians. He refers to Matthew 24, where Jesus talks about the signs of the e |
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Psalm 105 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the importance of praising and seeking the Lord joyfully, intermixing supplications with prayers and enlivening praise. He emphasizes the significance of reme |
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Let God Have His Way by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of trusting in God's will and finding joy and tranquility in surrendering to His ways. By aligning our will with God's will, we c |
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Test of Confusion - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal testimony of a man who was struggling with addiction to crack cocaine. The man had a vision of his own funeral, which confirmed his f |
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The King Is Coming: Faith 1: Church Life & His Return by Hoseah Wu | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years and was waiting by the pool of Bethesda for healing. The man's heart was directed tow |
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Attributes of God - Immutability, Faithfulness, Wisdom and Love by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker marvels at the complexity and design of the human body, particularly the eyes and the brain. He questions how understanding is placed in the mind of man |
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The Attributes of God - Part 4 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of worshiping God for his unchangeable character and faithfulness. He highlights the need for believers to bear the family res |