Psalms 105:6
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
Original Language Analysis
זֶ֭רַע
O ye seed
H2233
זֶ֭רַע
O ye seed
Strong's:
H2233
Word #:
1 of 6
seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
בְּנֵ֖י
ye children
H1121
בְּנֵ֖י
ye children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 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
Cross References
John 15:16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Historical Context
Israel's identity centered on descent from Abraham through Jacob (Israel). God's covenant promises to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3, 15:1-21) formed the foundation of Israel's existence and hope.
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding yourself as part of God's covenant people (through Christ) shape your identity?
- What responsibilities come with being adopted into Abraham's spiritual family?
Analysis & Commentary
Addressing Abraham's seed and Jacob's children identifies Israel as covenant recipients. This grounds their identity in God's elective love, not their merit. Being Abraham's descendants carries covenant responsibilities and privileges. Paul later argues that true descendants are those of faith (Gal 3:7, 29), not merely biological lineage. Christ came as Abraham's seed (Gal 3:16) to fulfill covenant promises. The Reformed understanding of covenant theology recognizes continuity between Old and New Testament people of God.