Psalms 109:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →May the enemy and his family bear the weight of ancestral sins remembered by God.
The Context of Psalms 109:14
Ancestral sin becomes part of the judgment.
What Does Psalms 109:14 Mean?
Rather than praying for future generations to escape the past, the psalmist asks that ancestral iniquity be eternally remembered. The sins of the father and mother become the burden of the descendants.
This invokes a principle known in the ancient Near East: familial guilt and blessing could extend across generations. The psalmist appeals to God's justice to hold the entire family accountable for the accumulated wickedness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:14
What does Psalms 109:14 mean?
May the enemy and his family bear the weight of ancestral sins remembered by God.
What is the context of Psalms 109:14?
Ancestral sin becomes part of the judgment.