1 Chronicles 16:15

1 Chronicles 16:15 Meaning and Explanation

Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;

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Always remember His covenant, the promise He commanded to endure for a thousand generations.

What Does 1 Chronicles 16:15 Mean?

The psalm turns to God's covenant, urging Israel to keep it always in mind. This is the binding promise God commanded to stand firm for a thousand generations, that is, without end.

God's faithfulness is not fragile or fleeting; it is sworn to last beyond any horizon we can see. To be mindful of His covenant is to rest in a promise older than ourselves and longer than our lifetimes. The 'thousand generations' speaks of a love that will never run out. What God has bound Himself to do, He will surely keep.

1 Chronicles 16:15 in the Original Language

berith (בְּרִית), 'covenant' -- a solemn, binding promise sealing the relationship between God and His people.

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:15 mean?

Always remember His covenant, the promise He commanded to endure for a thousand generations.

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