Psalms 111:9
Psalms 111:9 in Multiple Translations
He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.
He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.
He delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!
He sent redemption vnto his people: he hath commanded his couenant for euer: holy and fearefull is his Name.
Redemption He hath sent to His people, He hath appointed to the age His covenant, Holy and fearful [is] His name.
He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
He sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory.
He rescued us, his people, from being slaves in Egypt, and he made an agreement with us that will last forever. He [MTY] is holy and awesome!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 111:9
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Psalms 111:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּד֤וּת
שָׁ֘לַ֤ח
לְ/עַמּ֗/וֹ
צִוָּֽה
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
בְּרִית֑/וֹ
קָד֖וֹשׁ
וְ/נוֹרָ֣א
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
פְּד֤וּת
pᵉdûwth
H6304
redemption
N-fs
שָׁ֘לַ֤ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לְ/עַמּ֗/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms | Suff
צִוָּֽה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
בְּרִית֑/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs | Suff
קָד֖וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
וְ/נוֹרָ֣א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Niphal
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 111:9
פְּד֤וּת
pᵉdûwth
H6304
"redemption"
N-fs
Peduth means redemption or ransom, referring to the act of delivering or setting someone free. It is often translated as redemption or division.
Definition: ransom
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: division, redeem, redemption. See also: Exodus 8:19; Psalms 130:7; Psalms 111:9.
שָׁ֘לַ֤ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
לְ/עַמּ֗/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
צִוָּֽה
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/עוֹלָ֥ם
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.
קָד֖וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
וְ/נוֹרָ֣א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 111:9
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- Psalms 111:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
- Sermons on Psalms 111:9
Context — Majestic Is His Work
7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.
8They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.
9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 99:3 | Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy! |
| 2 | Titus 2:14 | He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. |
| 3 | Luke 1:49 | For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. |
| 4 | Luke 1:68 | “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. |
| 5 | Revelation 5:9 | And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. |
| 6 | Hebrews 13:20 | Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, |
| 7 | Hebrews 9:12 | He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. |
| 8 | Ephesians 1:14 | who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 33:20–21 | “This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 28:58 | If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law which are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name—the LORD your God— |
Psalms 111:9 Summary
This verse tells us that God sent a way to save His people from sin, which is called redemption, and He promised to always keep His promises, as seen in Psalms 119:90 and Isaiah 40:28. God's name is special and should be treated with respect because it represents who He is, as described in Psalms 8:1 and Isaiah 6:3. We can trust that God will always keep His promises because He is faithful, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and 1 Corinthians 1:9. By understanding God's redemption and covenant, we can have a deeper appreciation for His love and faithfulness, and reverence His holy and awesome name, as encouraged in Psalms 96:9 and Revelation 15:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God has sent redemption to His people?
This refers to God's plan of salvation, where He delivers His people from sin and its consequences, as seen in Psalms 130:7 and Isaiah 59:20, which ultimately points to the redemption through Jesus Christ as described in Romans 3:24.
What is the covenant that God has ordained forever?
This covenant is God's promise to His people, which is rooted in His faithfulness and love, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and 1 Kings 8:23, and is fulfilled in the new covenant through Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 8:6-13 and Luke 22:20.
Why is God's name described as holy and awesome?
God's name is holy because it represents His perfect character, and awesome because it inspires reverence and wonder, as seen in Psalms 99:3 and Isaiah 57:15, which emphasizes the majesty and glory of God, as also described in Revelation 4:11.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of redemption in this verse apply to my life, and what does it mean for me to experience God's deliverance from sin?
- In what ways can I honor and respect God's holy and awesome name in my daily life, and what are the consequences of not doing so, as warned in Exodus 20:7 and Matthew 6:9?
- What does it mean for God's covenant to be ordained forever, and how can I trust in God's faithfulness to His promises, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 2:13 and Hebrews 11:11?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's name, and what role does this play in my relationship with Him, as described in Psalms 111:10 and Proverbs 1:7?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:9
He sent redemption unto his people,.... Or one to redeem them, who effected it; Moses to redeem Israel out of Egypt, and Christ to redeem his people from sin, Satan, and the law, and who has done it;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:9
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
Redemption; that deliverance out of Egypt, which was a type and pledge of that greater and higher redemption by Christ. Commanded, i.e. appointed or established firmly by his power and authority. And so this word is oft used, as 42:8 105:31,34. See Poole "", the ground of which signification may be taken from hence, that the command of a sufficient authority concerning any thing doth commonly establish and effect it. For ever; through all successive generations of his people to the end of the world; for the covenant is the same for substance in all, and differed only in circumstances. Holy and reverend; terrible to his enemies, and venerable in his people’ s eyes, and holy in all his dealings with all men.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
Psalms 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend [is] his name.Ver. 9. He sent redemption unto his people] Once out of Egypt, ever out of Satan’ s thraldom. He hath commanded his covenant for ever] Sic cum populo suo pactus est ut de ipsius paeti observatione certis edictis caverit, as he covenanted, so he looketh his commandments should be respected, which are as binding to us as his covenant is to him; and, through grace, his covenant is as binding to him as those are to us. Holy and reverend is his name] Which, therefore, we should not presume in a sudden unmannerliness to blurt out. The Jews would not pronounce it. The Grecians (as Suidas observeth), when they would swear by their Jupiter, forbare to mention him. This is cheek to the profaneness common among us. Let those that would have their name reverend labour to be holy as God is holy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
Verse 9. He sent redemption] He sent Moses to redeem them out of Egypt; various judges to deliver them out of the hands of their oppressors; Ezra, Nehemiah, and Zerubbabel, to deliver them from Babylon; and the Lord Jesus to redeem a whole lost world from sin, misery, and death. Holy and reverend is his name.] The word reverend comes to us from the Latins, reverendus, and is compounded of re, intensive, and vereor, to be feared; and most or right reverend, reverendissimus, signifies to be greatly feared. These terms are now only titles of ecclesiastical respect, especially in the Protestant ministry; but there was a time in which these were no empty titles. Such was the power of the clergy, that, when they walked not in the fear of the Lord, they caused the people to fear, and they themselves were to be feared; but, when the secular power was added to the spiritual, they were then truly reverendi and reverendissimi, to be feared and greatly to be feared. But reverend is not applied to God in this way; nor does the word nora bear this signification; it rather means terrible: Holy and terrible, or holy and tremendous, is his name. This title belongs not to man; nor does any minister, in assuming the title reverend, assume this. Indeed, the word reverend, as now used, gives us a very imperfect conception of the original term. Holy and tremendous is God's name. He is glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders, both in the way of judgment and in the way of mercy.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:9
9, 10. A final summary of God’s love and man’s duty.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:9
He sent redemption unto his people - In their deliverance from Egypt. He has now sent it in a higher sense under the great Deliverer, the Saviour. He hath commanded his covenant for ever - He has ordained or appointed it.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:9
9. He sent redemption—It is better to understand this of a recent “redemption,” as that from Babylon, rather than that of Israel from Egypt.
Sermons on Psalms 111:9
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(Covenant Series) 1. David and Jonathan by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and Jonathan from 1 Samuel 18. The background is that David, a shepherd boy, has just slain Goliath, the enemy of God. Davi |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 107-115 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of talking about God and declaring His works with rejoicing. He emphasizes that God loves when people speak often of Him and ke |
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Down on Your Knees by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the importance of prayer and prophecy, using Daniel 9 as a focal point. The chapter showcases Daniel's prayer and the subsequent prophecy, emphasizing the si |
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Psalm 111 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the theme of praise in Psalms, emphasizing the eternal nature of praising the Lord with our whole hearts, both privately and publicly in the assembly. He high |
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The Clergy: From God or Man? by Stan Thompson | Stan Thompson challenges the traditional clergy-laity system by emphasizing the importance of following God's Word over man-made traditions and denominational teachings. He highlig |
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Hallowed Be Thy Name by Derek Melton | Derek Melton passionately preaches about the reverence and honor due to the holy name of God, reflecting on the history of how our forefathers risked everything to worship God free |
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The Grief of the Godly by Paris Reidhead | Paris Reidhead preaches on the grief of the godly as seen through the story of Nehemiah in the Bible. Nehemiah's deep concern for the broken walls of Jerusalem, symbolizing the los |