Psalms 103:18
To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Original Language Analysis
לְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י
To such as keep
H8104
לְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י
To such as keep
Strong's:
H8104
Word #:
1 of 5
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
בְרִית֑וֹ
his covenant
H1285
בְרִית֑וֹ
his covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
2 of 5
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
וּלְזֹכְרֵ֥י
and to those that remember
H2142
וּלְזֹכְרֵ֥י
and to those that remember
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
3 of 5
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
Cross References
Psalms 25:10All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.Deuteronomy 7:9Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;Luke 1:6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.Acts 24:16And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.Psalms 132:12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:Exodus 24:8And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words.Matthew 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Exodus 19:5Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:Deuteronomy 4:23Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.
Historical Context
Israel's covenant with God required obedience to His law (Exod 19:5-6). While the Mosaic covenant couldn't save, it revealed God's character and standards. The New Covenant in Christ fulfills these requirements through His obedience.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your obedience demonstrate your love for God rather than attempts to earn salvation?
- What commandments do you need to 'remember to do' more faithfully?
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Analysis & Commentary
Divine mercy extends specifically to 'such as keep his covenant' and 'remember his commandments to do them.' This isn't works-righteousness but covenant relationship characterized by obedience. Covenant-keeping demonstrates genuine faith; obedience flows from love (John 14:15). The Reformed understanding of covenant theology recognizes that salvation is by grace through faith alone, yet true faith always produces obedience. Christ perfectly kept God's covenant and commandments (Matt 5:17), and believers participate in His obedience through union with Him.