Psalms 105:9
Psalms 105:9 in Multiple Translations
the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
The covenant which he made with Abraham, And his oath unto Isaac,
The agreement which he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac;
the agreement he made with Abraham, the vow he gave to Isaac.
Euen that which he made with Abraham, and his othe vnto Izhak:
That He hath made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac,
the covenant which he made with Abraham, his oath to Isaac,
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac;
And he rebuked the Red Sea, and it was dried up: and he led them through the depths, as in a wilderness.
that is the agreement that he made with Abraham, and he repeated that agreement with Isaac.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:9
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Psalms 105:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲשֶׁ֣ר
כָּ֭רַת
אֶת
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
וּ/שְׁב֖וּעָת֣/וֹ
לְ/יִשְׂחָֽק
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
כָּ֭רַת
kârath
H3772
to cut
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
וּ/שְׁב֖וּעָת֣/וֹ
shᵉbûwʻâh
H7621
oath
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לְ/יִשְׂחָֽק
Yischâq
H3446
Isaac
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:9
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
כָּ֭רַת
kârath
H3772
"to cut"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
וּ/שְׁב֖וּעָת֣/וֹ
shᵉbûwʻâh
H7621
"oath"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word means an oath or curse, like a promise or vow. In the Bible, it appears in Numbers 5:21 and Deuteronomy 29:12, referring to God's oath. The KJV translates it as 'oath' or 'curse'.
Definition: 1) oath, curse 1a) oath 1a1) attesting of innocence 1a2) curse 1b) oath (of Jehovah)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: curse, oath, [idiom] sworn. See also: Genesis 24:8; 2 Samuel 21:7; Psalms 105:9.
לְ/יִשְׂחָֽק
Yischâq
H3446
"Isaac"
Prep | N-proper
Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, and his name means 'he laughs', as his parents laughed when they found out they would have a child in their old age.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) Another spelling of yits.chaq (יִצְחָק "Isaac" H3327) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3327 (יִצְחָק). See also: Psalms 105:9; Amos 7:9; Jeremiah 33:26.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 105:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:9
- Sermons on Psalms 105:9
Context — Tell of His Wonders
7He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.
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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 17:2 | I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” |
| 2 | Genesis 22:16–18 | saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” |
| 3 | Genesis 26:3 | Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. |
| 4 | Genesis 35:11 | And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. |
| 5 | Acts 7:8 | Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. |
| 6 | Galatians 3:17 | What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. |
| 7 | Genesis 28:13 | 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. |
| 8 | Hebrews 6:17 | So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 9:8 | You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites— to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous. |
| 10 | Genesis 12:7 | Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring. ” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. |
Psalms 105:9 Summary
[This verse reminds us that God made a special promise, or covenant, with Abraham, and He also made a promise to Isaac. This shows that God is a faithful and trustworthy God who keeps His promises, just like He did with Abraham and Isaac. As we see in Genesis 12:1-3, God's covenant with Abraham was a promise of blessing and faithfulness, and this verse reassures us that God remembers and fulfills His promises. We can trust in God's faithfulness, just as Abraham and Isaac did, and know that He will always keep His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the covenant He made with Abraham?
The covenant He made with Abraham is a promise of God's blessing and faithfulness, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 15:1-21, which laid the foundation for God's relationship with His people.
Why is the oath He swore to Isaac important?
The oath He swore to Isaac emphasizes God's commitment to fulfilling His promises, as Isaac was the son of promise, and this oath is a reassurance of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Genesis 26:1-5.
How does this verse relate to God's overall plan of salvation?
This verse highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, which ultimately point to the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:6-9, who is the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation.
What can we learn from God's remembering His covenant forever?
We can learn that God is a faithful and covenant-keeping God, who remembers His promises and fulfills them, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which encourages us to trust in His faithfulness and loyalty.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to make a covenant with someone, and how does that impact my life?
- How can I apply the concept of God's faithfulness to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I trust in God's covenant promises, just as Abraham and Isaac did?
- What are some ways that God has shown His faithfulness to me in my own life, and how can I express gratitude for those blessings?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:9
Which covenant he made with Abraham,.... Or made it known unto him, and showed him his particular interest in it; promised that he would be his God, that he would bless him; and that in his seed, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:9
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 105:9
Wherewith he ratified the covenant with Isaac, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:9
Psalms 105:9 Which [covenant] he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;Ver. 9. Which covenant he made with Abraham, &c.] Whom he found an idolater, Joshua 24:2. He justified the ungodly, Romans 4:5. And his oath] "That by two immutable things," &c., Hebrews 6:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:9
(9) Made.—Literally, cut; the usual word for making a covenant (icere fœdus). The word is therefore here a synonym for “league,” as in Haggai 2:5.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:9
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 105:9
Which covenant he made with Abraham - Which he “ratified” with Abraham. Literally, “which he cut with Abraham.” Genesis 17:2-14. Compare the notes at Psalms 50:5. And his oath unto Isaac - Confirming the promise made to Abraham.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:9
9. Oath—See Genesis 22:16; Hebrews 6:13-18; Deuteronomy 29:12
Sermons on Psalms 105:9
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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 Sign of the Covenant by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound relationship between God and Abraham, highlighting Abraham's status as 'the friend of God' and the significance of the covenant established throu |
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Error of Balaam - Part 1 by Keith Green | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Balaam from the book of Numbers in the Bible. Balaam, a prophet of God, misused his gifts and relationship with God for personal |
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Money and the New Move of God by Esther Ibanga | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not being unequally yoked with unbelievers in business relationships. He warns that blessings from an unbeliever can ultim |
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Abraham at Mount Moriah by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the story of Abraham being tested by God to offer Isaac as a sacrifice, highlighting how God speaks to us secretly in our hearts to test whether we truly fea |
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The New Thing Which Is Old by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that while God continually initiates new things throughout history, these 'new' actions are actually rooted in His eternal purpose and original design. |
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Not Law but Promise Galatians 3 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the stark contrast between the law and the promise in Galatians 3, illustrating that the law brings a curse while the promise offers grace and blessing |