Psalms 109:15
Psalms 109:15 in Multiple Translations
May their sins always remain before the LORD, that He may cut off their memory from the earth.
Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
Let them be before Jehovah continually, That he may cut off the memory of them from the earth;
Let them be ever before the eyes of the Lord, so that the memory of them may be cut off from the earth.
May their sins be constantly before the Lord; may his name be totally forgotten by people.
But let them alway be before the Lord, that he may cut off their memorial from ye earth.
They are before Jehovah continually, And He cutteth off from earth their memorial.
Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off their memory from the earth;
Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
think about his sins continually, and cause that his name will be completely forgotten.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 109:15
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Psalms 109:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִהְי֣וּ
נֶֽגֶד
יְהוָ֣ה
תָּמִ֑יד
וְ/יַכְרֵ֖ת
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
זִכְרָֽ/ם
יִהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
נֶֽגֶד
neged
H5048
before
Prep
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
תָּמִ֑יד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
N-ms
וְ/יַכְרֵ֖ת
kârath
H3772
to cut
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
זִכְרָֽ/ם
zêker
H2143
memorial
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 109:15
יִהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
נֶֽגֶד
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
תָּמִ֑יד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
וְ/יַכְרֵ֖ת
kârath
H3772
"to cut"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to cut or destroy something, but it also has a special meaning related to making a covenant or agreement. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, symbolized by cutting animals in half, showing the seriousness of the promise. This word is used to describe important agreements and alliances.
Definition: : cut/fell 1) to cut, cut off, cut down, cut off a body part, cut out, eliminate, kill, cut a covenant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a1a) to cut off a body part, behead 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to hew 1a4) to cut or make a covenant 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be cut down 1b3) to be chewed 1b4) to be cut off, fail 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be cut off 1c2) to be cut down 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cut off 1d2) to cut off, destroy 1d3) to cut down, destroy 1d4) to take away 1d5) to permit to perish 1e) (Hophal) cut off
Usage: Occurs in 280 OT verses. KJV: be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. See also: Genesis 9:11; 1 Samuel 24:6; Psalms 12:4.
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
זִכְרָֽ/ם
zêker
H2143
"memorial"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a memorial or remembrance, often referring to a reminder of something important, like a scent or a memory. It appears in the Bible to describe memorials to God. The word is used to recall significant events or people.
Definition: 1) memorial, remembrance 1a) remembrance, memory 1b) memorial
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. See also: Exodus 3:15; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 6:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 109:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 109:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:15
- Sermons on Psalms 109:15
Context — The Song of the Slandered
13May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation.
14May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out.
15May their sins always remain before the LORD, that He may cut off their memory from the earth.
16For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. 17The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 34:16 | But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. |
| 2 | Psalms 90:8 | You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. |
| 3 | Job 18:17 | The memory of him perishes from the earth, and he has no name in the land. |
| 4 | Psalms 51:9 | Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 2:22 | Although you wash with lye and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before Me,” declares the Lord GOD. |
| 6 | Psalms 109:13 | May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation. |
| 7 | Amos 8:7 | The LORD has sworn by the Pride of Jacob: “I will never forget any of their deeds. |
| 8 | Isaiah 65:15 | You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 32:34 | “Have I not stored up these things, sealed up within My vaults? |
| 10 | Hosea 7:2 | But they fail to consider in their hearts that I remember all their evil. Now their deeds are all around them; they are before My face. |
Psalms 109:15 Summary
Psalms 109:15 means that the Psalmist is asking God to remember the sins of the wicked and to punish them for their actions, as described in Revelation 20:12-13. This verse is not about seeking revenge, but about trusting in God's justice and allowing Him to deal with those who refuse to repent, as seen in Romans 12:19. We can learn from this verse that God is a just God who will not forget the sins of the wicked, and that we should trust in His justice rather than taking matters into our own hands, as described in Proverbs 20:22. By trusting in God's justice, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He will ultimately make things right, as described in Psalms 37:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for sins to 'always remain before the LORD' in Psalms 109:15?
This phrase means that the sins of the wicked will not be forgotten by God, but will be constantly remembered, much like the sins of the fathers are remembered in Exodus 34:7, and will be taken into account on Judgment Day, as described in Revelation 20:12-13.
Is the Psalmist seeking revenge when he asks for the memory of the wicked to be cut off from the earth?
The Psalmist is not seeking personal revenge, but rather is calling for God's justice to be done, as seen in Psalms 109:15, which is in line with God's character as described in Romans 12:19 and Deuteronomy 32:35-36.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's mercy and forgiveness?
While God is a merciful and forgiving God, as seen in Psalms 103:12 and Isaiah 43:25, this verse highlights that His mercy is not a license for sin, and that those who refuse to repent will face the consequences of their actions, as described in Hebrews 10:26-27.
What can we learn from the Psalmist's attitude towards the wicked in this verse?
The Psalmist's attitude towards the wicked in Psalms 109:15 teaches us that we should not take revenge into our own hands, but rather trust in God's justice, as described in Proverbs 20:22, and leave the punishment of the wicked to Him, as seen in Romans 12:17-21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's justice, rather than seeking revenge on my own, as described in Psalms 109:15?
- How can I balance the desire for God's justice with the command to love my enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44?
- What are some sins in my own life that I need to confess and repent of, so that they will not 'always remain before the LORD', as described in Psalms 109:15?
- How can I pray for those who are wicked and refuse to repent, as described in Psalms 109:15, while still trusting in God's justice?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:15
Let them be before the Lord continually,.... And not cast behind his back, or into the depths of the sea, never to be seen more, as sins are when forgiven; but be always in sight, as loathsome and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:15
Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour. -God's visitation on the wicked man's property (Psalms 109:11-12); on his name and memorial (Psalms 109:13-15).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:15
Let them, the sins of his parents last mentioned, be before Lord; in God’ s sight and memory, to provoke God them: let them not be covered or pardoned.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:15
Psalms 109:15 Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.Ver. 15. Let them be before the Lord] Stand ever upon record in his presence, to provoke him to wrath. A heavy curse indeed.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:15
15. Let them be] The iniquity and sin. Cp. Psalms 90:8; Lamentations 1:22. the memory of them] Of his ancestors and all their posterity. Cp. Psalms 34:16.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:15
Let them be before the Lord continually - Let their sins never pass from the mind of God. Let him never so forget them as not to inflict punishment for them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:15
15. Cut off the memory of them—That is, the honourable memorial of them, as the word commonly signifies.
Sermons on Psalms 109:15
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The Righteous by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges of being a school teacher and dealing with disruptive students. He emphasizes the importance of being a shining light in the |
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And the Lord, Seeking His Laborer by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of seeking true and everlasting life by keeping our speech pure and turning away from evil, while actively pursuing peace. He remin |
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Examining the Foundations of Godly Leadership by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging his weakness and dependence on the Lord Jesus Christ. He then addresses the topic of godly leadership and the importance of exam |
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Righteousness Imputed and Imparted by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a woman who felt restless and missed her husband when he was gone. She couldn't sleep and in her desperation, she knelt by |
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Obtaining Pardon From God by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a woman who had a dream of seeing people in hell, which led to her brother's conversion and becoming a pastor. The brother's church |
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Sins Estimated by the Light of Heaven by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the importance of recognizing the true nature of our sins in the eyes of God, emphasizing that our sins are far more numerous, aggravated, and criminal |
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Help for the Day! by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects Christ's love and service, suggesting that we need not keep records of our good deeds, as God will remember the |