Which [covenant] he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
the covenant he made with Avraham, the oath he swore to Yitz'chak,
the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.
The covenantwhich he made with Abraham, And his oath unto Isaac,
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Genesis 17:2
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. -
Genesis 22:16
And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son]: -
Genesis 22:18
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. -
Genesis 26:3
Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father; -
Genesis 12:7
And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him. -
Genesis 35:11
And God said unto him, I [am] God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins; -
Hebrews 6:17
Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed [it] by an oath:
Commentary on Psalms 105:9 KJV
Psalms 105:9 KJV: "Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;"
Context
Psalms 105 is a powerful historical psalm, a hymn recounting God's faithful acts throughout the history of Israel, from the patriarchs to the Exodus and the wilderness journey. Its primary purpose is to remind God's people of His unwavering covenant loyalty and His mighty deeds on their behalf. The psalm encourages remembering and declaring God's works (Psalm 105:5). Verse 9 specifically harks back to the foundational agreements God established with the patriarchs, highlighting the enduring nature of His promises to Abraham and his descendants.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "covenant" is berît (בְּרִית), which denotes a solemn, binding agreement, often sealed with an oath or sacrifice. It represents a formal relationship established by God. The term "oath" (שְׁבוּעָה, shebuʿah) further emphasizes the divine guarantee and unbreakable nature of God's promise, signifying that He has pledged His very being as surety for its fulfillment. This isn't merely a casual promise, but a divinely sworn declaration.
Practical Application
This verse offers profound encouragement for believers today. Just as God was faithful to Abraham and reaffirmed His covenant with Isaac, He remains faithful to His promises to us. It reminds us to trust in His unchanging character, especially when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult. Understanding God's historical faithfulness builds confidence in His present and future actions. For Christians, this also points to our spiritual inheritance, as we are considered spiritual descendants of Abraham through faith in Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of these ancient promises.