Psalms 102:28
The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
Original Language Analysis
בְּנֵֽי
The children
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
The children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
1 of 6
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׁכּ֑וֹנוּ
shall continue
H7931
יִשְׁכּ֑וֹנוּ
shall continue
Strong's:
H7931
Word #:
3 of 6
to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
וְ֝זַרְעָ֗ם
and their seed
H2233
וְ֝זַרְעָ֗ם
and their seed
Strong's:
H2233
Word #:
4 of 6
seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
Historical Context
Ancient Israelite identity was deeply communal and generational. God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob extended to all their descendants. This covenantal structure provided hope that faithful families would see God's blessings continue through their children.
Questions for Reflection
- How are you investing in the spiritual formation of the next generation?
- What promises of God do you need to claim on behalf of your spiritual or biological children?
Analysis & Commentary
This promise that servants' children 'shall continue' and their seed 'be established' before God demonstrates covenant succession. God's faithfulness extends beyond individuals to their descendants. This multigenerational perspective reflects biblical covenant theology—God makes promises to believers and their children (Gen 17:7, Acts 2:39). The Reformed emphasis on covenant families recognizes God's ordinary means of building His church through the faithful instruction of successive generations. Christ's establishing of the church guarantees continuity of His people until His return.