Psalms 105:8 Meaning and Explanation
“He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God keeps his covenant pledge permanently and has made it binding for countless generations.
The Context of Psalms 105:8
The covenant's permanence becomes the basis for Israel's confidence in God.
What Does Psalms 105:8 Mean?
Divine remembrance is the opposite of human forgetfulness. God's memory of the covenant is active, constant, and reliable. The covenant established with Abraham has not faded or been superseded; it remains God's commitment across all time. 'For ever' stresses its perpetual validity.
The word God commanded to a thousand generations shows the covenant's scope. A thousand generations—a symbolic expression of endless futurity—will experience God's faithfulness. This assurance anchors Israel's faith: the promises are not temporary or conditional on human performance alone.
Psalms 105:8 in the Original Language
remembered (זָכַר zâkar), 'recalled; kept in mind' — active maintenance, not passive memory.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 105:8
What does Psalms 105:8 mean?
God keeps his covenant pledge permanently and has made it binding for countless generations.
What is the context of Psalms 105:8?
The covenant's permanence becomes the basis for Israel's confidence in God.