Psalms 105:6

O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.

O ye seed {H2233} of Abraham {H85} his servant {H5650}, ye children {H1121} of Jacob {H3290} his chosen {H972}.

You descendants of Avraham his servant, you offspring of Ya'akov, his chosen ones,

O offspring of His servant Abraham, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

O ye seed of Abraham his servant, Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Commentary

Psalm 105:6 stands as a direct address to the people of Israel, serving as a powerful reminder of their unique heritage and their special relationship with God. It sets the tone for the rest of the psalm, which recounts God's faithful dealings with His chosen people from the time of Abraham through their deliverance and settlement in the Promised Land.

Context

Psalm 105 is a historical psalm, a hymn of praise that meticulously recounts God's providential care and covenant faithfulness towards Israel. It begins with an exhortation to praise and remember God's mighty deeds, then transitions into a narrative tracing the nation's history from the call of Abraham, through the patriarchal period, the sojourn in Egypt, the Exodus, and the wilderness wanderings, culminating in their inheritance of Canaan. Verse 6 specifically identifies the audience as the direct descendants of Abraham and Jacob, grounding their identity and the psalm's message in their ancestral covenant relationship with the Almighty.

Key Themes

  • Covenant Identity: The verse powerfully establishes the identity of the people of Israel through their lineage to Abraham and Jacob. They are not merely a nation but are defined by their unique position within God's covenant promises.
  • Divine Election: Calling them "children of Jacob his chosen" highlights God's sovereign act of selecting Jacob (whose name was changed to Israel) and his descendants for a special purpose. This emphasizes that Israel's status was a result of God's gracious choice, not their own merit. The theme of Israel as God's chosen people is fundamental to the Old Testament.
  • God's Faithfulness to Promises: By recalling their lineage to Abraham and Jacob, the psalm implicitly reinforces God's enduring faithfulness. It reminds the audience that God remembers His covenant and the promises He made to their forefathers, a theme explicitly stated in Psalm 105:8.

Linguistic Insights

The term "seed" (Hebrew: ื–ึถืจึทืข, zera) refers to physical descendants or offspring. In the context of the Abrahamic covenant, it carries immense theological significance, as God promised Abraham that his "seed" would be numerous and would inherit the land. The word "chosen" (Hebrew: ื‘ึผึฐื—ึดื™ืจึธื™ื•, bechirav) denotes divine selection or election, underscoring that Jacob and his descendants were specifically set apart by God for His redemptive purposes.

Cross-References & Connections

This verse directly connects to the foundational promises made to Abraham, as detailed in Genesis 12:1-3, where God initiated His covenant with the patriarch. The reference to "Jacob his chosen" points to the pivotal moment when Jacob's name was changed to Israel (Genesis 32:28), signifying the birth of the nation. For New Testament believers, the concept of being "seed of Abraham" takes on a spiritual dimension, as articulated in Galatians 3:29, where those who are in Christ are considered Abraham's spiritual descendants and heirs according to the promise, regardless of physical lineage.

Practical Application

For believers today, Psalm 105:6 offers a profound reflection on our own spiritual heritage. While not physical descendants of Abraham and Jacob, Christians are brought into God's covenant family through faith in Jesus Christ, becoming spiritual children of Abraham. This verse encourages us to remember God's unchanging faithfulness throughout history and to recognize our identity as those chosen and called by Him for His purposes. It calls us to live in gratitude for His promises and to trust in His steadfast character, knowing that He is just as faithful to His new covenant promises as He was to the old, providing a secure foundation for our faith and hope.

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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 44:1

    ยถ Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:

  • Isaiah 44:2

    Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, [which] will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • John 15:16

    Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

  • Isaiah 41:8

    But thou, Israel, [art] my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

  • Psalms 106:5

    That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

  • Exodus 3:6

    Moreover he said, I [am] the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.
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