Psalms 45:17

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

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I will make your name known through all generations; thus the peoples will praise you forever and ever.

I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever.

Psalms 45:17 concludes a magnificent royal psalm, often understood as a Messianic prophecy, with a powerful declaration of enduring fame and perpetual praise. It states, "I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever." This verse beautifully encapsulates the ultimate destiny and recognition of the King, whose reign and character are celebrated throughout the psalm.

Context

Psalm 45 is unique among the Psalms, identified in its superscription as a "Song of Loves" (Hebrew: Shir Yedidoth), likely an epithalamium or wedding song composed for a king's marriage. While it celebrates an earthly monarch – his beauty, valor, righteousness, and marriage to a foreign princess – its language and imagery often transcend the human, leading many interpreters, both Jewish and Christian, to see it as a prophetic glimpse of the Messiah. The psalm speaks of a throne that endures "for ever and ever" (Psalms 45:6), a concept that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the eternal reign of Jesus Christ. Verse 17 serves as the grand finale, projecting the king's legacy far beyond his earthly life.

Key Themes

  • Enduring Legacy and Renown: The core promise is that the King's "name" – representing his character, authority, and reputation – will not fade with time but will be actively remembered across "all generations." This speaks to an everlasting impact and recognition that transcends historical periods.
  • Divine Sovereignty and Promise: The phrase "I will make thy name to be remembered" implies a divine hand or a divinely inspired assurance. It’s not merely human effort but a sovereign declaration ensuring the King's lasting renown. For Christians, this points to God's plan to exalt Christ's name above all others (Philippians 2:9).
  • Universal and Perpetual Praise: The consequence of this enduring remembrance is that "the people shall praise thee for ever and ever." This signifies not just passive memory but active worship and glorification from all peoples, extending into eternity. It anticipates a day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess Christ's Lordship (Philippians 2:10).

Linguistic Insights

  • The Hebrew word for "name" (shem) is profound, often encompassing one's entire identity, character, and authority. To remember a name is to acknowledge all that the person represents.
  • "Remembered" (Hebrew: zakhar) is more than mere recall; it implies active commemoration, keeping alive the significance of the person or event.
  • "Praise" (Hebrew: halal) is the root of "Hallelujah" and signifies fervent adoration, glorification, and exultation.
  • The phrase "for ever and ever" (Hebrew: l'olam va'ed) strongly emphasizes eternity and perpetuity, reinforcing the everlasting nature of this praise and remembrance.

Practical Application

For the believer, Psalms 45:17 offers tremendous hope and a call to action. It assures us that the name of Jesus Christ, our King and Messiah, is indeed remembered and exalted across all generations. His reign is eternal, and His praise is everlasting. This verse encourages us to join the chorus of "the people" who praise Him. It reminds us that our efforts to share His name and His message contribute to His enduring legacy and the fulfillment of this prophecy. We are called to live lives that reflect His character, so that His name may be glorified through us, ensuring that His praise continues "for ever and ever" in our hearts and through our witness.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Isaiah 62:3

    Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

  • Psalms 72:17

    His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and [men] shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.

  • Psalms 72:19

    And blessed [be] his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled [with] his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • Malachi 1:11

    For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name [shall be] great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense [shall be] offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name [shall be] great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.

  • Isaiah 61:9

    And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they [are] the seed [which] the LORD hath blessed.

  • Psalms 22:30

    A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.

  • Psalms 22:31

    They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done [this].

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