God’s Word Translation
Psalms 105:8
8He always remembers his promise, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations,
Psalms 105:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
- New International Version (NIV)He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations,
- English Standard Version (ESV)He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,
- New King James Version (NKJV)He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,
Context of Psalms 105:8
6you descendants of his servant Abraham, you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones. 7He is the Lord our God. His judgments are pronounced throughout the earth. He always remembers his promise, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations, 9the promise that he made to Abraham, and his sworn oath to Isaac. 10He confirmed it as a law for Jacob, as an everlasting promise to Israel,
Read all of Psalms 105Psalms 105:8 word by word
זָכַ֣ר לְעוֹלָ֣ם בְּרִית֑וֹ דָּבָ֥ר צִ֝וָּ֗ה לְאֶ֣לֶף דּֽוֹר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 105:8
- Psalms 105:42He remembered his holy promise to his servant Abraham.
- Psalms 111:5He provides food for those who fear him. He always remembers his promise.
- 1 Chronicles 16:15Remember his promise forever, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations,
- Nehemiah 1:5I said, “Lord God of heaven, great and awe-inspiring God, you faithfully keep your promise and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.
- Daniel 9:4I prayed to the Lord my God. I confessed and said, “Lord, you are great and deserve respect as the only God. You keep your promise and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.
- Luke 1:72He has shown his mercy to our ancestors and remembered his holy promise,
- Deuteronomy 7:9Keep in mind that the Lord your God is ⌞the only⌟ God. He is a faithful God, who keeps his promise and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love him and obey his commands.
Commentaries on Psalms 105:8
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8He hath remembered his covenant forever - That is, God has had it constantly in remembrance, or always. Compare the notes at Luke 1:72. Though the covenant was made long since; though many generations of people have passed by; though great changes have occurred; though many calamities have come upon the nations, yet his ancient covenant and promise have never been forgotten. All his promises have been fulfilled; all ever will be. The “covenant” here…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-23Verses 8-23 Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pilgrims upon earth, yet a far better inheritance than Canaan is made sure to them by the covenant of God; and if we have the anointing of the Holy Spirit, none can do us any harm. Afflictions are among our mercies. They prove our faith and love, they humble our pride, they wean us from the world…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The covenant is the Lord’s unbreakable promise to be the Father of Abraham and his descendants (see Genesis 12:1–9; 15:1–21).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 8-118-11. The covenant was often ratified. word--answering to "covenant" [Psa 105:9] in the parallel clause, namely, the word of promise, which, according to Psa 105:10, He set forth for an inviolable law. commanded--or, "ordained" (Psa 68:28). to a thousand generations--perpetually. A verbal allusion to De 7:9 (compare Ex 20:6).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 105
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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