
Text -- Psalms 105:8 (NET)




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So as to perform it.
The covenant was often ratified.

JFB: Psa 105:8-11 - -- Answering to "covenant" [Psa 105:9] in the parallel clause, namely, the word of promise, which, according to Psa 105:10, He set forth for an inviolabl...
Answering to "covenant" [Psa 105:9] in the parallel clause, namely, the word of promise, which, according to Psa 105:10, He set forth for an inviolable law.

Calvin -> Psa 105:8
Calvin: Psa 105:8 - -- 8.He hath remembered his covenant for ever The Psalmist now celebrates the effect and actual fulfillment of the covenant, and proves from the deliver...
8.He hath remembered his covenant for ever The Psalmist now celebrates the effect and actual fulfillment of the covenant, and proves from the deliverance wrought for the Israelites what he had stated before, namely, That God, while he reigned alike over all nations, extended his peculiar favor to the offspring of Abraham alone. How comes it to pass that God, in delivering his people, displayed the might of his arm by so many miracles, if it was not that he might faithfully perform the promise which he had made to his servants in time past? It is evident, then, that the ancient covenant was the cause of the deliverance granted to the chosen tribes; for in order that God might faithfully keep his promises, it behooved him first to be merciful. As a long series of years had elapsed between the promise and the performance, the prophet uses the word remember, intimating that the Divine promises do not become obsolete by length of time, but that even when the world imagines that they are extinguished and wholly forgotten, God retains as distinct a remembrance of them as ever, that he may accomplish them in due season. This is more strongly confirmed in the next clause, where the correspondence between the form or tenor of the covenant and the accomplishment is celebrated. It is not for a day, he would say, or for a few days, that God has made a covenant with Abraham, nor has he limited the continuance of his covenant to the life of man, but he has promised to be the God of his seed even to a thousand generations. Although, therefore, the fulfillment was for a long time suspended, God nevertheless showed by the effect that his promise did not fail by length of time.
Defender -> Psa 105:8
Defender: Psa 105:8 - -- It is evident from this verse that "a thousand generations" does not mean precisely "thirty thousand years," but rather is just a metaphor synonymous ...
It is evident from this verse that "a thousand generations" does not mean precisely "thirty thousand years," but rather is just a metaphor synonymous with "forever." This fact is further emphasized in Psa 105:10 where the covenant is called "an everlasting covenant." Compare Deu 7:9 and 1Ch 16:15 (the psalm delivered by David in 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 included in 1Ch 16:8-22 is in practically the same words as Psa 105:1-15)."
TSK -> Psa 105:8
TSK: Psa 105:8 - -- He hath remembered : Psa 105:42, Psa 111:5, Psa 111:9; 1Ch 16:15; Neh 1:5; Dan 9:4; Luk 1:72-74
a thousand : Deu 7:9
He hath remembered : Psa 105:42, Psa 111:5, Psa 111:9; 1Ch 16:15; Neh 1:5; Dan 9:4; Luk 1:72-74
a thousand : Deu 7:9

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Barnes -> Psa 105:8
Barnes: Psa 105:8 - -- He hath remembered his covenant forever - That is, God has had it constantly in remembrance, or always. Compare the notes at Luk 1:72. Though t...
He hath remembered his covenant forever - That is, God has had it constantly in remembrance, or always. Compare the notes at Luk 1:72. Though the covenant was made long since; though many generations of people have passed by; though great changes have occurred; though many calamities have come upon the nations, yet his ancient covenant and promise have never been forgotten. All his promises have been fulfilled; all ever will be. The "covenant"here referred to is that which was made with Abraham, and through him with the Hebrew people.
The word which he commanded - The thing which he commanded; that is, all which he ordained and appointed.
To a thousand generations - Very many generations; or, any number of generations: that is, always. Compare Exo 20:6. The experience of the people through all the generations of their history has shown that in what he has promised and directed he is unchanging.
Poole -> Psa 105:8
Poole: Psa 105:8 - -- He hath remembered practically, so as to perform it; as that word is frequently used in Scripture.
The word the word of promise, or the covenant, a...
He hath remembered practically, so as to perform it; as that word is frequently used in Scripture.
The word the word of promise, or the covenant, as is explained both in the foregoing and following words. And so the word is taken Jud 13:12 Luk 1:38 .
Commanded i.e. established, or ordained, or appointed, as this word is oft taken, as Psa 68:28 71:3 133:3 Isa 13:3 23:11 . To a thousand generations; to all generations; a certain number being put for an uncertain. He seems to allude to that passage, Exo 20:6 .
Haydock -> Psa 105:8
Haydock: Psa 105:8 - -- Known. Isaias lxiii. 12. He might justly (Worthington) have abandoned them to the Egyptians, Exodus xiv. 11.
Known. Isaias lxiii. 12. He might justly (Worthington) have abandoned them to the Egyptians, Exodus xiv. 11.
Gill -> Psa 105:8
Gill: Psa 105:8 - -- He hath remembered his covenant for ever,.... Another argument of praise taken from the covenant of grace, in which he is our God, and of which he is ...
He hath remembered his covenant for ever,.... Another argument of praise taken from the covenant of grace, in which he is our God, and of which he is ever mindful; he remembers his covenant ones, whom he perfectly knows, and never forgets them; he remembers his covenant promises to them, and allows them to put him in remembrance of them; he has respect unto his covenant, and the blessings of it, and bestows them on his people; gives them the sure mercies of David; and he remembers his love, which is the source and spring of all.
The word which he commanded to a thousand generations; that which is properly a covenant with Christ our head on our account, is a word of promise to us; a promise of grace and glory; a free promise, absolute and unconditional: and this he has "commanded", or ordered, decreed, and determined that it shall stand good, and be punctually performed, "to a thousand generations"; that is, for ever; for all his promises are yea and amen in Christ.

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TSK Synopsis -> Psa 105:1-45
TSK Synopsis: Psa 105:1-45 - --1 An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works.7 The story of God's providence over Abraham;16 over Joseph;23 over Jacob in Egypt;26 over M...
MHCC -> Psa 105:8-23
MHCC: Psa 105:8-23 - --Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pil...
Matthew Henry -> Psa 105:8-24
Matthew Henry: Psa 105:8-24 - -- We are here taught, in praising God, to look a great way back, and to give him the glory of what he did for his church in former ages, especially wh...
Keil-Delitzsch -> Psa 105:7-11
Keil-Delitzsch: Psa 105:7-11 - --
The poet now begins himself to do that to which he encourages Israel. Jahve is Israel's God: His righteous rule extends over the whole earth, whilst...
Constable: Psa 90:1--106:48 - --IV. Book 4: chs. 90--106
Moses composed one of the psalms in this section of the Psalter (Ps. 90). David wrote t...

Constable: Psa 105:1-45 - --Psalm 105
This psalm praises God for His faithful dealings with Israel. it reviews Israel's history from...
