Psalms 89:28
Psalms 89:28 in Multiple Translations
I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast.
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.
I will keep my mercy for him for ever; my agreement with him will not be changed.
I will love him faithfully forever; my agreement with him shall never come to an end.
My mercie will I keepe for him for euermore, and my couenant shall stande fast with him.
To the age I keep for him My kindness, And My covenant [is] stedfast with him.
I will keep my loving kindness for him forever more. My covenant will stand firm with him.
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
I will always be loyal to him, and my agreement to bless him will last forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:28
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 89:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אַף
אָ֭נִי
בְּכ֣וֹר
אֶתְּנֵ֑/הוּ
עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן
לְ/מַלְכֵי
אָֽרֶץ
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
אָ֭נִי
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms
אֶתְּנֵ֑/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
high
Adj
לְ/מַלְכֵי
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-mp
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:28
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
אָ֭נִי
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
אֶתְּנֵ֑/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
"high"
Adj
The Most High, a name for God emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It appears in Psalm 57:2, where David cries out to the Most High God for help, showing trust in God's power. This name highlights God's lofty position above all things.
Definition: adj 1) high, upper 1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). See also: Genesis 14:18; Psalms 47:3; Psalms 7:18.
לְ/מַלְכֵי
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:28
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 89:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:28
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:28
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:28
- Sermons on Psalms 89:28
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
26He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’
27I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
28I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast.
29I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. 30If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 55:3 | Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Acts 13:32–34 | And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’ In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’ |
| 4 | Isaiah 54:10 | Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. |
| 5 | Psalms 111:9 | He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. |
| 6 | Psalms 89:33–34 | But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. |
| 7 | Psalms 111:5 | He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 23:5 | Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire? |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 7:15–16 | But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I moved out of your way. Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” |
Psalms 89:28 Summary
This verse, Psalms 89:28, tells us that God will always love and take care of the person He has chosen, and His promises to them will never change. This is a reminder that God's love is forever, just like it says in Jeremiah 31:3, and His commitment to us is unwavering. It's like a parent's love for their child, always there to support and protect them, as seen in Matthew 7:11. This gives us confidence to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, knowing that He will always be with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to preserve His loving devotion for someone?
According to Psalms 89:28, God promises to forever preserve His loving devotion for the one He has appointed as His firstborn, indicating a deep and abiding commitment to this person, much like His love for us as seen in John 3:16.
How can we be sure that God's covenant will stand fast?
The Bible assures us that God's covenant is unshakeable, as stated in Psalms 89:28, and this is reinforced by other scriptures such as Hebrews 13:20, which reminds us of the everlasting covenant of peace.
Who is the 'him' referred to in this verse?
The context of Psalms 89:26-30 suggests that the 'him' is the Messiah, the King who will be appointed by God as His firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth, as mentioned in Psalms 89:27.
What is the significance of God's loving devotion being forever preserved?
The fact that God's loving devotion will be forever preserved for the one He has appointed indicates a permanent and unwavering commitment, reflecting the nature of God's love as described in 1 Corinthians 13:8, which says that love never fails.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God's loving devotion can be forever preserved for someone, and how can you apply this to your own relationship with Him?
- In what ways can you see God's covenant with you standing fast, even in difficult circumstances?
- How does the promise of God's eternal loving devotion inspire you to trust and obey Him, as seen in Psalms 89:28 and other scriptures like Deuteronomy 31:6?
- What are some ways you can reflect God's loving devotion to others, as a representation of His character and love?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:28
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore,.... That is, for his mystical body, his church and people; for whom stores of mercy are kept with him, to be laid out in their regeneration, pardon,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:28
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:28
My mercy, declared and promised to him and his seed, as it here follows. My covenant; of which see ,13, &c.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:28
Psalms 89:28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.Ver. 28. My mercy will I keep for hint] It shall be ready at all times for his relief, even the sure mercies of David, neither will I utterly take it from him, as I did from Saul. And my covenant shall stand fast with him] Faster than the mountains, Isaiah 54:10, firmer than the courses of sun and moon, day and night, Jeremiah 31:35-36; Jeremiah 33:20-21.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:28
19–37. The mention of the king in Psalms 89:18 naturally leads up to the covenant with David which was briefly alluded to in Psalms 89:3-4. The Psalmist now recites the promise in detail in a poetical expansion of the narrative in 2 Samuel 7.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:28
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore - I will not withdraw my favor from him, nor from his posterity, Psalms 89:33-36. In him, and in his Great Descendant, the throne shall be established forever.
Sermons on Psalms 89:28
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Walking in the Power of the New Convenant by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher explores the story of Isaac sending his son Jacob on a journey with nothing, despite being a wealthy man. The preacher questions why a rich father woul |
|
Joash the Boy King by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delves into the story of Athaliah's wicked reign, highlighting the evil deed of destroying her own grandchildren and the wise measures taken by Jehoiada to protect Jo |
|
When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 |
|
As We Have Heard, So Have We Seen by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to true witnesses in order to have a genuine understanding of God's word. He warns against believing false witne |
|
The Free Gospel-Call by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine preaches a powerful message on the invitation to all thirsty souls and the poor and needy to come and share in the water of salvation's well. He emphasizes the freedo |
|
Exhortation to the Heathen by Clement of Alexandria | Clement of Alexandria exhorts believers to abandon idolatry and embrace the adoration of the divine Word and God the Father. He contrasts the deceptive allure of myths and idol wor |
|
Gather Up the Fragments, That Nothing Be Lost. by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the journey of faith and the struggles of uncertainty and spiritual depression along the way. She reflects on the importance of seeking God's guidance |