Psalms 105:10

And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, [and] to Israel [for] an everlasting covenant:

And confirmed {H5975} the same unto Jacob {H3290} for a law {H2706}, and to Israel {H3478} for an everlasting {H5769} covenant {H1285}:

and established as a law for Ya'akov, for Isra'el as an everlasting covenant:

He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:

And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a statute, To Israel for an everlasting covenant,

Commentary

Commentary on Psalm 105:10 (KJV)

Psalm 105:10 is part of a historical psalm that celebrates God's faithfulness to Israel, recounting His mighty deeds from the time of Abraham through the Exodus and wilderness wanderings. This particular verse emphasizes the enduring nature of God's promises to the patriarchs, specifically concerning the covenant of land and posterity.

Context

This verse follows directly from Psalm 105:8-9, which states, "He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac." Psalm 105:10 then solidifies this divine commitment by extending it to Jacob and, by extension, to the nation of Israel. The psalm serves as a reminder to God's people of His consistent character and the reliability of His word, encouraging them to remember His works and trust in His ongoing care.

Key Themes

  • Covenant Faithfulness: The verse powerfully declares God's unwavering commitment to His promises. The "everlasting covenant" underscores that God's agreements are not temporary but endure through generations.
  • Divine Decree and Law: The phrase "unto Jacob for a law" indicates that God's promise was not merely a suggestion but a binding, unchangeable decree or ordinance. It was a foundational truth upon which Jacob's future, and that of his descendants, would be built.
  • Patriarchal Promises: It highlights the continuity of the covenant made with Abraham and Isaac, extending it to Jacob (who later became "Israel"), thereby establishing the nation's heritage and claim to the promised land based on God's sworn word. This everlasting covenant is central to Israel's identity.

Linguistic Insights

  • The Hebrew word for "law" here is choq (ื—ึนืง), which can mean a statute, decree, or an appointed portion. In this context, it signifies a fixed, unalterable ordinance established by God.
  • "Covenant" is berit (ื‘ึผึฐืจึดื™ืช), a solemn agreement or treaty. When used of God's covenant with humanity, it often emphasizes His gracious initiative and binding promise.
  • "Everlasting" is 'olam (ืขื•ึนืœึธื), denoting perpetuity, eternity, or a very long duration, emphasizing the enduring nature of God's commitment.

Practical Application

Psalm 105:10 offers profound reassurance for believers today. Just as God was faithful to His promises to Jacob and Israel, He remains faithful to His promises to us. This verse reminds us that:

  • God's Word is Reliable: We can place our trust in God's promises, knowing that His character is unchanging and His covenants are everlasting (Malachi 3:6).
  • Our Hope is Secure: Understanding God's historical faithfulness builds confidence in His present and future care. What He has declared, He will bring to pass.
  • Our Spiritual Heritage: For believers, this points to the spiritual heritage we have in Christ, through whom all of God's promises are "Yea and Amen" (2 Corinthians 1:20).
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Cross-References

  • 2 Samuel 23:5 (3 votes)

    Although my house [be] not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all [things], and sure: for [this is] all my salvation, and all [my] desire, although he make [it] not to grow.

  • Genesis 17:7 (3 votes)

    ยถ And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

  • Genesis 17:8 (3 votes)

    And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.

  • Genesis 28:13 (2 votes)

    And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I [am] the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;

  • Genesis 28:15 (2 votes)

    And, behold, I [am] with thee, and will keep thee in all [places] whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done [that] which I have spoken to thee of.

  • Hebrews 13:20 (0 votes)

    Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,