Psalms 89:3
Psalms 89:3 in Multiple Translations
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant:
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant:
I have made an agreement with the man of my selection, I have made an oath to David my servant;
You said, “I have made an agreement with my chosen one, I gave a binding promise to my servant David:
I haue made a couenant with my chosen: I haue sworne to Dauid my seruant,
I have made a covenant for My chosen, I have sworn to David My servant:
“I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn to David my servant,
Turn not man away to be brought low: and thou hast said: Be converted, O ye sons of men.
Yahweh said, “I have made an agreement with David, whom I chose to serve me. I have made this solemn ◄agreement with/promise to► him:
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Psalms 89:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
אָמַ֗רְתִּי
ע֭וֹלָם
חֶ֣סֶד
יִבָּנֶ֑ה
שָׁמַ֓יִם
תָּכִ֖ן
אֱמוּנָתְ/ךָ֣
בָ/הֶֽם
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אָמַ֗רְתִּי
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
ע֭וֹלָם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
חֶ֣סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms
יִבָּנֶ֑ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
שָׁמַ֓יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
תָּכִ֖ן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
אֱמוּנָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
N-fs | Suff
בָ/הֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:3
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אָמַ֗רְתִּי
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
ע֭וֹלָם
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.
חֶ֣סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
יִבָּנֶ֑ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
שָׁמַ֓יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
תָּכִ֖ן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
אֱמוּנָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
בָ/הֶֽם
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 89:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 89:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
- Sermons on Psalms 89:3
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
1I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.
2For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”
3You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant:
4‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah 5The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD— Your faithfulness as well— in the assembly of the holy ones.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 132:11 | The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 7:10–16 | And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. 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.” |
| 3 | Psalms 89:34–35 | I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David— |
| 4 | Hebrews 7:21 | but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’” |
| 5 | 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? |
| 6 | 1 Kings 8:16 | ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ |
| 7 | Acts 2:30 | But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. |
| 8 | Psalms 89:28 | I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 34:23–24 | I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken. |
Psalms 89:3 Summary
[God made a promise to David, saying 'I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant.' This means that God is committed to keeping His word and fulfilling His promises to David. As we see in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, God's covenant with David is a promise to establish his throne forever, and this is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Luke 1:30-33. This reminds us that God is a faithful and trustworthy God, who always keeps His promises, as stated in Numbers 23:19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God made a covenant with His chosen one?
This refers to God's promise to David, as described in Psalms 89:3, where God says, 'I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant.' This covenant is also referenced in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, where God promises to establish David's throne forever.
Who is the chosen one in Psalms 89:3?
The chosen one in Psalms 89:3 is David, as stated in the verse, 'I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant.' This is also supported by 1 Samuel 16:13, where David is anointed by Samuel to be the king of Israel.
What is the significance of God swearing to David?
When God swears to David, it means that He is making a solemn promise that He will fulfill, as stated in Hebrews 6:13-18, where it says that God's oath is a guarantee of His promise. This emphasizes the certainty and reliability of God's promise to David.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of God's promises to David and his descendants, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:1-17 and Luke 1:30-33, where the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that Jesus will sit on the throne of David. This highlights the importance of God's covenant with David in the larger story of the Bible.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God is a covenant-keeping God, and how can you trust in His promises?
- How does the fact that God swore to David impact your understanding of God's character and faithfulness?
- What are some ways that you can reflect on God's covenant with David in your own life, and how can you apply the principles of faithfulness and promise-keeping to your relationships with others?
- How does the covenant between God and David point forward to the coming of Jesus Christ, and what significance does this have for your faith?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:3
I have made a covenant with my chosen,.... Not with Abraham, as the Targum expresses it: but with David, as in the following clause; not David, literally understood, though he was chosen of the Lord
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:3
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David, my servant, Thy seed will I establish for ever.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
With my chosen; with David, whom I have chosen to the kingdom.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
Psalms 89:3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,Ver. 3. I have made a covenant with my chosen] i.e. With Christ (who is God’ s elect one, Isaiah 42:1), and in him with all his people, Ephesians 1:4. I have sworn unto David] The father and figure of Christ, who is frequently called David, and is here chiefly to be understood. O happy we, for whose sake God hath sworn! saith Tertullian; and O most wretched, if we believe him not thus swearing!
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
(3) I have sworn.—The prophetic passage (2 Samuel 7:12, seq.) is in the poet’s mind.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
Verse 3. I have made a covenant with my chosen] I have made a covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and renewed it with Moses and Joshua in reference to the Israelites in general: but I have made one with David in especial relation to himself and posterity, of whom, according to the flesh, the Christ is to come. And this is the covenant with David: -
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:3
1–4. The Psalmist states his theme: the lovingkindness and faithfulness of Jehovah, which he is persuaded can never fail; and the promise of eternal dominion to the house of David.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:3
I have made a covenant with my chosen - With my chosen one; that is, with David.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:3
3. I have made a covenant—God speaks, reaffirming his promise. 2 Samuel 7
Sermons on Psalms 89:3
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The Coming King by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into Revelation 19, highlighting the worship in heaven, the anticipation of the marriage of the Lamb, and the ultimate reign of Jesus Christ as King of kings and |
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(2 Samuel) a Tale of Two Houses by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believers going above and beyond in their relationship with God. He encourages listeners to outdo one another in acts of lo |
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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 |
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Taking Hold of the New Covenant by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the new covenant that God has made with His people through Jesus Christ. It highlights the unconditional love a |
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The New Covenant Part 1 of 6 Taking Hold of the New Covenant by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the covenant God has made with His people through Jesus Christ. It highlights the unconditional love and faithf |
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Last Words of David by Charles Alexander | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the last words of David as recorded in the book of Samuel. He connects these words to the Harvest Festival, emphasizing the importance of re |
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The Eternal Purpose of God by Darrell Champlin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the eternal purpose of God. He compares the word of God to a diamond that glows with incredible power when the |