Psalms 89:35
Psalms 89:35 in Multiple Translations
Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David—
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
Once have I sworn by my holiness: I will not lie unto David:
I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.
By my holy character I have made a vow to David that I will not lie to him.
I haue sworne once by mine holines, that I will not fayle Dauid, saying,
Once I have sworn by My holiness, I lie not to David,
Once I have sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie to David.
Once I made a solemn promise to David, and that will never change, and because I am God, I will never lie to David.
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Psalms 89:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹא
אֲחַלֵּ֥ל
בְּרִיתִ֑/י
וּ/מוֹצָ֥א
שְׂ֝פָתַ֗/י
לֹ֣א
אֲשַׁנֶּֽה
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֲחַלֵּ֥ל
châlal
H2490
to bore
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
בְּרִיתִ֑/י
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs | Suff
וּ/מוֹצָ֥א
môwtsâʼ
H4161
exit
Conj | N-ms
שְׂ֝פָתַ֗/י
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fd | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֲשַׁנֶּֽה
shânâh
H8138
to change
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:35
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֲחַלֵּ֥ל
châlal
H2490
"to bore"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to profane or begin, like starting something new or breaking a rule. It appears in the Bible when someone disrespects God or a person, like in Ezekiel 22:26. It can also mean to play music or start a project.
Definition: 1) to wound (fatally), bore through, pierce, bore 1a) (Qal) to pierce 1b) (Pual) to be slain 1c) (Poel) to wound, pierce 1d) (Poal) to be wounded
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: begin ([idiom] men began), defile, [idiom] break, defile, [idiom] eat (as common things), [idiom] first, [idiom] gather the grape thereof, [idiom] take inheritance, pipe, player on instruments, pollute, (cast as) profane (self), prostitute, slay (slain), sorrow, stain, wound. See also: Genesis 4:26; Ezra 3:8; Psalms 55:21.
בְּרִיתִ֑/י
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs | Suff
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.
וּ/מוֹצָ֥א
môwtsâʼ
H4161
"exit"
Conj | N-ms
Exit refers to a way out or a place of departure, like a gate or a door. In 1 Samuel 17:52, it describes the Israelites' escape route from the Philistines. This term can also mean the rising of the sun or the source of a river.
Definition: 1) act or place of going out or forth, issue, export, source, spring 1a) a going forth 1a1) rising (sun), going forth of a command 1a2) goings forth, those going forth 1a3) way out, exit 1b) that which goes forth 1b1) utterance 1b2) export 1c) place of going forth 1c1) source or spring (of water) 1c2) place of departure 1c3) east (of sun) 1c4) mine (of silver)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: brought out, bud, that which came out, east, going forth, goings out, that which (thing that) is gone out, outgoing, proceeded out, spring, vein, (water-) course (springs). See also: Numbers 30:13; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 19:7.
שְׂ֝פָתַ֗/י
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֲשַׁנֶּֽה
shânâh
H8138
"to change"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to repeat or do something again, as seen in Exodus when God repeats his command to Moses. It can also imply changing or altering something. In the Bible, it is used to describe actions like repeating a task or changing one's behavior.
Definition: 1) change, alter 1a) (Qal) to change 1b) (Piel) to change, alter 1c) (Pual) to be changed, mollified 1d) (Hithpael) to disguise oneself
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: do (speak, strike) again, alter, double, (be given to) change, disguise, (be) diverse, pervert, prefer, repeat, return, do the second time. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 14:20; Psalms 34:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:35
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:35
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
- Sermons on Psalms 89:35
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
33But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness.
34I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips.
35Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David—
36his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, 37like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” SelahCross 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 | Hebrews 6:13 | When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, |
| 3 | Titus 1:2 | in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Amos 4:2 | The Lord GOD has sworn by His holiness: “Behold, the days are coming when you will be taken away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks. |
| 6 | Psalms 110:4 | The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” |
| 7 | Amos 8:7 | The LORD has sworn by the Pride of Jacob: “I will never forget any of their deeds. |
| 8 | 2 Thessalonians 2:13 | But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth. |
Psalms 89:35 Summary
[God is making a very special promise to David, saying that He will always tell the truth and keep His word, as seen in Psalms 89:35. This means that God is committed to being faithful and honest, which is a big part of who He is as a God, as also stated in Numbers 23:19. We can trust God's promises because He is a faithful God who always keeps His word, just like He promised David. This is important for us today because it reminds us that God is always true to His word, and we can rely on Him to keep His promises, as seen in Psalms 89:35 and reinforced in Hebrews 6:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to swear by His holiness?
When God swears by His holiness, He is invoking the most sacred and unchanging aspect of His nature as a guarantee of His promise, as seen in Psalms 89:35 and Hebrews 6:13.
Is God's promise to David still relevant today?
Yes, God's promise to David is still relevant today, as it points to the eternal throne of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate descendant of David, as prophesied in Luke 1:32-33 and fulfilled in Revelation 22:16.
How can we trust God's promises when they seem delayed or unfulfilled?
We can trust God's promises because He is a faithful God who always keeps His word, as stated in Numbers 23:19 and reinforced in Psalms 89:35, where He says 'I will not lie to David'.
What is the significance of God's statement 'I will not lie to David'?
God's statement 'I will not lie to David' emphasizes His commitment to truthfulness and faithfulness, which is a fundamental aspect of His character, as seen in Titus 1:2 and reflected in His promise to David in Psalms 89:35.
Reflection Questions
- What does God's oath by His holiness reveal about His character and nature?
- How does God's promise to David reflect His plan of salvation for all humanity?
- In what ways can I apply God's faithfulness to David to my own life and circumstances?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of trusting God's promises, even when they seem uncertain or delayed?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:35
Once have I sworn by my holiness,.... Swearing is ascribed to God after the manner of men, and is done in condescension to the weakness of his people, and to remove doubts and hesitations from them,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:35
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
Here he gives some reasons why he would not break his covenant with David, though he should have just cause to do so, and though he had upon such just cause broke his covenant made with others; first, Because this covenant was confirmed by his oath, which adds not only more solemnity, but more stability and certainty to it, as is evident from , wherein he showeth that God addeth an oath to his promise or covenant to make and prove it to be immutable; and from , &c., where he proveth the priesthood of Melchisedec to be unchangeable, because it was confirmed by an oath. And though judgments simply threatened have not always been executed, but sometimes were prevented, yet those comminations which were confirmed by oath were thereby rendered and declared to be irrevocable, as we see, . Secondly, Because this is said to be sworn once, which word and phrase sometimes implies the completeness, certainty, and irrevocableness of the thing said or done, as , shall fall at once. Thus Christ is said to have died or suffered once, ,28. Thirdly, Because God sware by his holiness; in or by which God is but seldom read to speak or swear, and when he is, it constantly adds more weight and confirmation to the speech, as 108:7 .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
Psalms 89:35 Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.Ver. 35. Once have I sworn by mine holiness] Which is as deep an oath as I know how to take; for my holiness is myself, who am most holy, and the fountain of all holiness. By this I have sworn once, that is, once for all, immobiliter, immutabiliter.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
Verse 35. Once have I sworn] I have made one determination on this head, and have bound myself by my holiness; it is impossible that I should change, and there needs no second oath, the one already made is of endless obligation.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:35
19–37. The mention of the king in Psalms 89:18 naturally leads up to the covenant with David which was briefly alluded to in Psalms 89:3-4. The Psalmist now recites the promise in detail in a poetical expansion of the narrative in 2 Samuel 7.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:35
Once have I sworn by my holiness - That is, once for all; - a single oath - an oath once taken by me - makes it certain.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:35
35. Sworn by my holiness—In my holiness. The most awful sanction of the covenant. I will not lie—Comp. Hebrews 6:17-18
Sermons on Psalms 89:35
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(Hebrews - Part 18): Most Sure in His Promise by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers. The Holy Spirit never exhorts or invites without first providing information and tea |
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The Sun Also Rises by Bruce Hulshizer | Bruce Hulshizer preaches on Solomon's perspective in Ecclesiastes, where he sees the futility of life and its labors in the continual rising and setting of the sun. Despite this, t |
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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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Why Will You Die? by Achille Blaize | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and turning away from sin. He highlights that God issues a universal invitation to all people to turn from thei |
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(Bible Analysis of Man) Man's Soul by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the analysis of man according to the Bible. Over the past ten weeks, the preacher has covered various aspects of man, including memory, under |
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God Is in Control by James MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and how God made a covenant with him. He recounts the moment when God appeared to Abraham in a deep sleep and made a pro |
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Imperatives - a Right Standpoint by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the need for a proper vessel or vehicle to contain and express the life that God is pouring forth. He uses the analogy of the Hoover Dam to il |