Psalms 106:4
Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;
Original Language Analysis
זָכְרֵ֣נִי
Remember
H2142
זָכְרֵ֣נִי
Remember
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
1 of 6
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
יְ֭הוָה
me O LORD
H3068
יְ֭הוָה
me O LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 6
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עַמֶּ֑ךָ
that thou bearest unto thy people
H5971
עַמֶּ֑ךָ
that thou bearest unto thy people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
4 of 6
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Cross References
Psalms 119:132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.Luke 23:42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.Nehemiah 13:31And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.Psalms 25:7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.Nehemiah 13:14Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.Acts 15:14Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.Nehemiah 13:22And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.Nehemiah 5:19Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Historical Context
This prayer likely reflects an individual Israelite's desire to share in national restoration, perhaps during exile or return from Babylon. Rather than seeking personal advancement apart from the community, the prayer binds individual hope to corporate covenant. This communal orientation was central to Israelite piety, contrasting with modern Western individualism.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse challenge individualistic approaches to faith and blessing?
- What does it mean to seek God's favor as part of His people rather than independently?
- How should corporate covenant identity shape our personal prayers?
Analysis & Commentary
This is a personal prayer within the corporate psalm. 'Remember me' uses zakar (זָכַר), asking God to act favorably. 'With the favour that thou bearest unto thy people' requests inclusion in covenant blessings. 'Visit me' (paqad, פָּקַד) means to attend to, care for, or intervene on behalf of. The psalmist doesn't ask for unique blessings but to share in what God gives His people. This reflects covenant theology: individual blessing comes through membership in God's people. The prayer acknowledges that God's favor to His corporate body is sufficient—the psalmist wants nothing more than to participate in it.