King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
Complete Jewish Bible:
But I won't withdraw my grace from him or be false to my faithfulness.
Berean Standard Bible:
But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness.
American Standard Version:
But my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, Nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Nevertheless my lovingkindness{H2617} will I not utterly take{H6331}{H8686)} from him, nor suffer my faithfulness{H530} to fail{H8266}{H8762)}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 54:8
- In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Isaiah 54:10
- For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
2 Samuel 7:15
- But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took [it] from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
Lamentations 3:31
- For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Lamentations 3:32
- But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
Hebrews 6:18
- That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Jeremiah 33:20
- Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season;
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Commentary for Psalms 89:33
Psalm 89:33 is part of a larger psalm attributed to Ethan the Ezrahite, which is a prayer and meditation on God's covenant with King David, found in 2 Samuel 7. The psalm reflects on the promises God made to David, particularly that his descendants would always sit on the throne of Israel. However, Psalm 89 also laments the current state of affairs, where it seems that God's promises are being threatened or have even failed, as the kingdom has been divided and the Davidic line is in jeopardy.
In verse 33, the psalmist is affirming that despite the apparent failure of God's promises, God's lovingkindness—often translated as "steadfast love" or "unfailing love"—will not be completely removed from David's lineage. The Hebrew word used here for "lovingkindness" is "chesed," which conveys a sense of loyal love, mercy, and faithfulness. The verse also emphasizes that God will not allow His faithfulness to fail. This is a powerful statement of hope and assurance amidst difficult circumstances, asserting that God's commitment to His people and His promises will endure, even when external conditions suggest otherwise.
Historically, this verse reflects the tumultuous period after the golden age of David and Solomon, when the kingdom was divided into Israel and Judah, and the Davidic kings often struggled with instability, idolatry, and external threats. The psalmist's words serve as a reminder of God's long-term plan and the ultimate fulfillment of His covenant, which Christians believe is realized in the person of Jesus Christ, a descendant of David who is declared to reign forever (Luke 1:32-33). Thus, Psalm 89:33 speaks to the enduring nature of God's love and faithfulness, offering comfort and hope to those who trust in His promises.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2617
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵסֵד
Transliteration: chêçêd
Pronunciation: kheh'-sed
Description: from חָסַד; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty; favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. - Strong's Number: H6331
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פּוּר
Transliteration: pûwr
Pronunciation: poor
Description: a primitive root; to crush; break, bring to nought, [idiom] utterly take. - Strong's Number: H530
There are 490 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱמוּנָה
Transliteration: ʼĕmûwnâh
Pronunciation: em-oo-naw'
Description: or (shortened) אֱמֻנָה; feminine of אֵמוּן; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity; faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. - Strong's Number: H8266
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁקַר
Transliteration: shâqar
Pronunciation: shaw-kar'
Description: a primitive root; to cheat, i.e. be untrue (usually in words); fail, deal falsely, lie.