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href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/105.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/105.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He always stands by his covenant— the commitment he made to a thousand generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/105.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/105.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word <i>which</i> he commanded to a thousand generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/105.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He remembers His covenant forever, The word <i>which</i> He commanded, for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/105.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/105.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/105.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded <i>and</i> established to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/105.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he ordained for a thousand generations —<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/105.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He remembers His covenant forever, the promise He ordained for a thousand generations— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/105.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He hath remembered his covenant for ever, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/105.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He will never forget his agreement or his promises, not in thousands of years. * <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/105.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/105.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He always remembers his promise, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/105.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will keep his covenant forever, his promises for a thousand generations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/105.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He remembers his eternal covenant— every promise he made for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/105.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/105.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He always remembers his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/105.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He has remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/105.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/105.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He has remembered his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/105.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has remembered His covenant for all time, "" The word He commanded to one thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/105.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath remembered to the age His covenant, The word He commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/105.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He remembered his covenant forever, the word he commanded to a thousand generations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/105.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He hath remembered his covenant for ever: the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/105.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 104:8>He has remembered his covenant for all ages: the word that he entrusted to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/105.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He remembers forever his covenant, the word he commanded for a thousand generations, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/105.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He is mindful of his covenant forever, of the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/105.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He has remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/105.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He remembers his covenant for eternity, the word that he commanded to a thousand generations<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/105.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He hath remembered His covenant for ever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/105.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He has remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded for a thousand generation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/105-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13088" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Tell of His Wonders</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: zā·ḵar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">He remembers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rî·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">His covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">He ordained</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: lə·’e·lep̄ (Prep-l:: Number-msc) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">for a thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: dō·wr (N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">generations—</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a></span><br />I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Exodus 2:24</a></span><br />So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a></span><br />Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15-17</a></span><br />Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a></span><br />You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Luke 1:72-73</a></span><br />to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-18</a></span><br />When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Genesis 9:16</a></span><br />And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-5.htm">Exodus 6:5</a></span><br />Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-42.htm">Leviticus 26:42</a></span><br />then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Psalm 111:5</a></span><br />He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-10.htm">Isaiah 54:10</a></span><br />Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-20.htm">Jeremiah 33:20-21</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Acts 3:25</a></span><br />And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16-17</a></span><br />The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. / What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He has remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.</p><p class="hdg">he hast remembered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-42.htm">Psalm 105:42</a></b></br> For he remembered his holy promise, <i>and</i> Abraham his servant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Psalm 111:5,9</a></b></br> He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15</a></b></br> Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word <i>which</i> he commanded to a thousand generations;</p><p class="hdg">a thousand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a></b></br> Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he <i>is</i> God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/104-31.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/103-18.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/psalms/78-23.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/psalms/103-18.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/psalms/105-4.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/102-24.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/psalms/99-7.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/psalms/103-14.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/psalms/98-3.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/psalms/103-16.htm">Remembers</a> <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/105-9.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/psalms/106-34.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/psalms/105-9.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/106-31.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/psalms/105-14.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/psalms/105-42.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/psalms/105-42.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Remembers</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-6.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/psalms/105-19.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 105</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-7.htm">The story of God's providence over Abraham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Over Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Over Jacob in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Over Moses delivering the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of a covenant is central to the biblical narrative, beginning with God's covenant with Noah (<a href="/genesis/9-9.htm">Genesis 9:9-17</a>) and extending through His promises to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>), Moses (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>), and David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). The idea of God remembering His covenant is not about recalling something forgotten but about His active commitment to fulfill His promises. This is seen in the New Testament as well, where the new covenant through Jesus Christ (<a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Luke 22:20</a>) is the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. The eternal nature of God's covenant assures believers of His unchanging nature and reliability (<a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a>).<p><b>the word He ordained for a thousand generations—</b><br>This phrase highlights the enduring and authoritative nature of God's word. The term "ordained" suggests a deliberate and sovereign act of God, establishing His word as binding and unchangeable. The reference to "a thousand generations" is a hyperbolic expression indicating an immeasurable duration, underscoring the perpetual relevance and application of God's promises. This connects to <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>, which speaks of God's faithfulness to those who love Him and keep His commandments. The continuity of God's word is further affirmed in the New Testament, where Jesus states that His words will never pass away (<a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a>). This phrase reassures believers of the timeless truth and reliability of God's promises, which are ultimately fulfilled in Christ, the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is the one who remembers His covenant. His faithfulness and eternal nature are emphasized.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>This refers to the solemn agreement or promise made by God, particularly with the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and later with the nation of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/generations.htm">Generations</a></b><br>The mention of "a thousand generations" signifies an indefinite period, emphasizing the eternal nature of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's remembrance of His covenant assures us of His unwavering faithfulness. Just as He was faithful to Israel, He remains faithful to us today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_promises.htm">Eternal Promises</a></b><br>The phrase "a thousand generations" highlights the eternal nature of God's promises. We can trust that His word is unchanging and reliable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>Understanding our relationship with God as a covenant relationship helps us appreciate the depth of His commitment to us and calls us to respond with faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a></b><br>Recognizing the historical continuity of God's promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament encourages us to see our place in God's ongoing account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_assurance.htm">Living in Assurance</a></b><br>Knowing that God remembers His covenant allows us to live with assurance and hope, even in uncertain times, trusting in His divine plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_105.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_105_8-11_with_history.htm">Psalm 105:8-11 states God’s covenant lasts “a thousand generations.” How do we reconcile this indefinite timeline with known historical and genealogical records? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_heinrich_bullinger.htm">Who was Heinrich Bullinger in Reformation history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_on_life_expectancy.htm">Will love and faithfulness always stay with you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_the_ketuvim_teach.htm">What wisdom and teachings do the Ketuvim offer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/105.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Commanded.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">appointed, </span>or <span class= "ital">conferred.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/105.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He hath remembered his covenant forever.</span> Thirdly, the psalmist praises God's faithfulness. God entered into a covenant with Israel, and that covenant still holds good. He has not forgotten it, and will never forget it. <span class="cmt_word">It is the word which he commanded to a thousand generations</span> (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>). Professor Cheyne concludes, from this passage, that the psalm was not written during the Captivity. But surely a captive in Babylon might have had faith enough to believe that God had not abolished, but only suspended, his covenant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/105-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He remembers</span><br /><span class="heb">זָכַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(zā·ḵar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His covenant</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרִית֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rî·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covenant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּבָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He ordained</span><br /><span class="heb">צִ֝וָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for a thousand</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאֶ֣לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’e·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">generations—</span><br /><span class="heb">דּֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(dō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/105-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 105:8 He has remembered his covenant forever (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/105-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 105:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/105-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 105:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>