Psalms 105:9
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
Original Language Analysis
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
1 of 6
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
כָּ֭רַת
Which covenant he made
H3772
כָּ֭רַת
Which covenant he made
Strong's:
H3772
Word #:
2 of 6
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
3 of 6
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
Cross References
Genesis 17:2And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.Genesis 26:3Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;
Historical Context
God's covenant with Abraham (Gen 15:18, 17:1-21) was renewed with Isaac (Gen 26:3-5), establishing the pattern of covenant transmission through chosen descendants, ultimately leading to Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's faithfulness to covenant promises made millennia ago strengthen your confidence in His current promises?
- What does covenant succession through chosen lineage teach about God's sovereignty in salvation?
Analysis & Commentary
The covenant 'which he made with Abraham' and sworn 'unto Isaac' traces God's promises through patriarchal history. These weren't casual promises but formal covenant oaths. God bound Himself to fulfill what He promised. The progression from Abraham to Isaac shows covenant succession through chosen line. Christ is the ultimate seed of Abraham (Gal 3:16) in whom all promises find fulfillment. The Reformed understanding of covenant succession recognizes God's faithfulness across generations.