Psalms 106:31

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Psalms 106:31 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come.

King James Version KJV

And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.

American Standard Version ASV

And that was reckoned unto him for righteousness, Unto all generations for evermore.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And all the generations coming after him kept the memory of his righteousness for ever.

Free Bible Version FBV

He has been considered as a man who lived right from that time on and for all generations.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And it was imputed vnto him for righteousnes from generation to generation for euer.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And it is reckoned to him to righteousness, To all generations — unto the age.

World English Bible WEB

That was credited to him for righteousness, for all generations to come.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And that was counted to him for righteousness to all generations for ever.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him, and his wonderful works to the children of men.

Translation for Translators T4T

People have remembered that righteous thing that Phinehas did, and in future years people will remember it.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:31

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Psalms 106:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/תֵּחָ֣שֶׁב ל֭/וֹ לִ/צְדָקָ֑ה לְ/דֹ֥ר וָ֝/דֹ֗ר עַד עוֹלָֽם

וַ/תֵּחָ֣שֶׁב châshab H2803 to devise Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs

ל֭/וֹ Prep | Suff

לִ/צְדָקָ֑ה tsᵉdâqâh H6666 righteousness Prep | N-fs

לְ/דֹ֥ר dôwr H1755 generation Prep | N-ms

וָ֝/דֹ֗ר dôwr H1755 generation Conj | N-ms

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

עוֹלָֽם ʻôwlâm H5769 forever N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:31

וַ/תֵּחָ֣שֶׁב châshab H2803 "to devise" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs

To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.

Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered

Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.

ל֭/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

לִ/צְדָקָ֑ה tsᵉdâqâh H6666 "righteousness" Prep | N-fs

Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.

Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)

Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.

לְ/דֹ֥ר dôwr H1755 "generation" Prep | N-ms

This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.

Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)

Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.

וָ֝/דֹ֗ר dôwr H1755 "generation" Conj | N-ms

Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

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 106:31

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Psalms 106:31 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:31
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:31
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:31
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:31
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:31
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:31
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:31
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:31
Sermons on Psalms 106:31

Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good

29So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. 30But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained.

31It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come.

32At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them. 33For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Numbers 25:11–13	“Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned My wrath away from the Israelites; for he was zealous for My sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in My zeal. Declare, therefore, that I am granting him My covenant of peace. It will be a covenant of permanent priesthood for him and his descendants, because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the Israelites.”
2	Mark 14:3–9	While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me. She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial. And truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
3	Deuteronomy 24:13	be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.
4	Genesis 15:6	Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Psalms 106:31 Summary

This verse means that God considered Phinehas' brave action as a righteous thing, and it would be remembered for a very long time (as seen in Psalms 106:30). It's like when we do something good and kind, and God sees it as a good thing, similar to how He saw Abraham's faith in Genesis 15:6. Phinehas' action was special because he stood up for God when others were doing wrong, and we can learn from his example by trusting in God's goodness and mercy, as seen in Psalms 103:17.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for something to be 'credited to him as righteousness'?

This phrase means that God considered Phinehas' actions as righteous, similar to how Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness in Romans 4:3 and Genesis 15:6, demonstrating that our actions and faith can be seen as righteous in God's eyes.

Why was Phinehas' action considered righteous?

Phinehas' action was considered righteous because he stood up for God's honor and intervened to stop the plague, as seen in Psalms 106:30, demonstrating his faithfulness and commitment to God's ways.

What does 'for endless generations to come' mean?

This phrase means that Phinehas' righteous action would be remembered and honored for all future generations, similar to how God remembers the faithfulness of His people in Exodus 12:14 and Deuteronomy 7:9, highlighting the lasting impact of our actions.

How can we apply this concept of credited righteousness to our own lives?

We can apply this concept by trusting in God's goodness and mercy, as seen in Psalms 103:17, and by living a life of faith and obedience, as seen in Hebrews 11:6, so that our actions can be credited to us as righteousness before God.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can stand up for God's honor in my daily life, just like Phinehas did?
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness and commitment to God's ways, even in the face of challenges and opposition?
What are some righteous actions I can take in my community or family that could have a lasting impact for future generations?
In what ways can I trust in God's goodness and mercy, and live a life of faith and obedience, so that my actions can be credited to me as righteousness?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:31

And that was counted unto him for righteousness,.... Not for his justifying righteousness before God; for all the works of righteousness done by the best of men cannot justify them before him, much

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:31

Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: (1) The people's distrust of the Lord's word as to Canaan after hearing the spies' report (Psalms 106:24-27).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:31

And although that action of his might seem harsh, and rash, and irregular, as being done by a private person and a priest, and as allowing the delinquents no space for repentance, it was accepted and rewarded by God as an act of justice and piety agreeable to his mind, and proceeding from a sincere zeal for God’ s honour, and for the good of God’ s people; and God gave him a public testimony of his approbation to be recorded to all generations, and the priesthood to be continued to him and his in all succeeding generations, of all which see Numbers 25.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:31

Psalms 106:31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.Ver. 31. And that was counted unto him for righteousness] God not only condemned him not of rash zeal, but looked upon what he had done as a piece of singular service, and rewarded it accordingly.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:31

(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:31

31. The zeal of Phinehas was an act of faith. He was a true son of Abraham (Genesis 15:6): and his reward was “the covenant of an everlasting priesthood” (Numbers 25:12-13).

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:31

And that was counted unto him for righteousness - See Numbers 25:11-13. Compare the notes at Romans 4:3. The meaning here is, that this was regarded as a “proof” or “demonstration” that he was a righteous man - a man fearing God.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:31

31. Counted… for righteousness—Imputed as a righteous act. Compare James 2:24

Sermons on Psalms 106:31

	Sermon	Description
	Wait and Worship by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and track record in our lives. He shares a personal story of how God intervened and saved hi
	To His Parents by George Fox	Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 34617 preaches on the concept of 'Possession' as described in Titus 2:14, where believers are depicted as Christ's costly possession and distin
	Cost of Worship - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill	The sermon transcript is a collection of fragmented and disjointed sentences that lack coherence and a clear message. It includes random phrases about murder, rape, and other unrel
	A Fragrant Life by Erlo Stegen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a heart that has been visited and filled by Jesus. He uses the story of Baron von Sincendorf and his friends discuss
	The Life of Brokenness by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of brokenness and its significance in the Christian faith. He references various biblical stories to illustrate the power of brok
	Christian Growth the Life of Brokenness by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of brokenness and its significance in the Christian faith. He references various biblical stories to illustrate the power of brok
	In Love With Jesus by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving as an expression of love. He uses the example of buying books for his grandson to illustrate that love always gives