Psalms 105:10
Psalms 105:10 in Multiple Translations
He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:
And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:
And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a statute, To Israel for an everlasting covenant,
And he gave it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an eternal agreement;
The Lord legally confirmed it with Jacob, he made this binding agreement with Israel:
And since hath confirmed it to Iaakob for a lawe, and to Israel for an euerlasting couenant,
And doth establish it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel — a covenant age-during,
and confirmed it to Jacob for a statute; to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
And confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:
And he saved them from the hand of them that hated them: and he redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
Later he confirmed it again to Jacob as an agreement for the Israeli people that would last forever.
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Psalms 105:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּֽעֲמִידֶ֣/הָ
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֣ב
לְ/חֹ֑ק
לְ֝/יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
בְּרִ֣ית
עוֹלָֽם
וַ/יַּֽעֲמִידֶ֣/הָ
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
Prep | N-proper
לְ/חֹ֑ק
chôq
H2706
statute
Prep | N-ms
לְ֝/יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
בְּרִ֣ית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:10
וַ/יַּֽעֲמִידֶ֣/הָ
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
Prep | N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
לְ/חֹ֑ק
chôq
H2706
"statute"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
לְ֝/יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בְּרִ֣ית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs
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.
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:10
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- Psalms 105:10 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:10
- Sermons on Psalms 105:10
Context — Tell of His Wonders
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:
11“I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” 12When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land,Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 17:7–8 | I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” |
| 2 | 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? |
| 3 | Genesis 28:13–15 | And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” |
| 4 | 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, |
Psalms 105:10 Summary
Psalms 105:10 tells us that God confirmed His covenant, or promise, to Jacob, which means He made a commitment to always be with and care for him and his descendants. This covenant is special because it's 'everlasting,' meaning it will never end, much like the promises God makes to us through Jesus Christ (as seen in John 3:16). Just as God was faithful to Jacob and the Israelites, we can trust that He will always keep His promises to us. By remembering God's covenant with Jacob, we can have confidence in God's love and care for us, just as it is described in Jeremiah 31:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the covenant confirmed to Jacob in Psalms 105:10?
The covenant confirmed to Jacob is a continuation of the covenant made with Abraham, as seen in Genesis 28:13-15, and is a significant part of God's plan to establish a chosen people, as stated in Exodus 19:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Psalms 105?
Psalms 105:10 is part of a larger narrative that recounts God's faithfulness to His people, from Abraham to the conquest of Canaan, highlighting His covenant-keeping nature as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9.
What does it mean for the covenant to be 'everlasting'?
The term 'everlasting' in Psalms 105:10 signifies that God's covenant with Israel is without end, much like the covenant described in Ezekiel 37:26, emphasizing God's eternal commitment to His people.
How does this covenant impact our understanding of God's relationship with His people today?
The confirmation of the covenant to Jacob underscores God's faithfulness and serves as a foundation for understanding the New Covenant in Jesus Christ, as described in Luke 22:20, emphasizing God's enduring love and commitment to His people across all generations.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of an 'everlasting covenant' mean to me personally, and how does it influence my trust in God's promises?
- In what ways can I reflect on God's faithfulness to Jacob and the Israelites, and apply those reflections to my own life and relationship with God?
- How does the confirmation of the covenant to Jacob demonstrate God's sovereignty and plan for His people, and what comfort can I derive from this knowledge?
- What are some ways I can honor and acknowledge God's covenantal love in my daily life, and how can I pass this understanding on to others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:10
And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law,.... The son of Isaac, and the grandson of Abraham, to whom it was renewed and confirmed, Genesis 28:13.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:10
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 105:10
For a law; either that it might be as firm and irrevocable, as a law; or that it might have the use and force of a law towards God, because God did hereby put himself under an obligation of making it good in regard of his own truth and righteousness.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:10
Psalms 105:10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, [and] to Israel [for] an everlasting covenant:Ver. 10. And confirmed the same, &c.] So God sealeth and sweareth to us again and again, in every sacrament, that all doubts of his love may be taken away, and our hearts lifted up (as Jehoshaphat’ s, 2 Chronicles 17:6) in the way of the Lord.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:10
(10) Law . . . covenant.—In Hebrew, chok and herîth, which here seem to be used as synonyms. (Comp. the use of the former word in Psalms 2:7.)
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:10
7–12. The theme of the Psalm. Jehovah has been true to the promise which He made to the patriarchs, to give them the land of Canaan.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:10
And confirmed the same unto Jacob - literally, “caused it to stand;” that is, he made it fast or secure.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:10
10. For a law—The covenant of Abraham was the fundamental law, or charter, of the Hebrew Church and commonwealth, as it is of the gospel. See Luke 1:68-75.
Sermons on Psalms 105:10
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(Genesis) Genesis 17:1-4 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Genesis 17, which is considered a significant chapter in the book of Genesis. God appears to Abraham for the fifth time to make a covenant w |
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Blood Covenant - Part 5 by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of covenant and its importance in the relationship between God and humanity. They emphasize the seriousness of entering into a cov |
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The Great "I Am" by Mariano Di Gangi | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God is knowable and desires to make himself known to us. He distinguishes between natural revelation, where God reveals himself through |
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A Saint at His Worst by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Abraham and how God comes close to him to reassure him of his covenant promises. The speaker highlights how God speaks to Abraha |
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Abram, Abraham, and the Almighty God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith focuses on Genesis chapter 17, where God appears to Abram when he is 99 years old. God declares Himself as Almighty God and instructs Abram to wa |
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Some Strictures on a Late Treatise, Called, a Fair and Rational Vindication of the Right of Infants to the Ordinance of Baptism. by John Gill | John Gill critiques David Bostwick's treatise on the right of infants to baptism, arguing that the scriptural basis he presents, particularly Acts 2:39, is misinterpreted and does |
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The Covenant by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the everlasting Covenant established by God with His people, emphasizing the blessings, privileges, and inheritance that come with being a true disciple of |