Psalms 111:3
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Original Language Analysis
וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ
and his righteousness
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וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ
and his righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
4 of 6
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
Historical Context
Israel's history demonstrated God's righteous works: just judgment on Egypt's oppression, faithful provision in wilderness, righteous conquest of wicked Canaanites (Deuteronomy 9:4-5), preservation through exile despite covenant breaking. Each generation saw God's righteousness displayed in history. The ultimate demonstration: Christ's righteousness—His perfect life (active obedience), substitutionary death (passive obedience), vindicating resurrection. God's righteousness revealed in gospel (Romans 1:16-17, 3:21-26).
Questions for Reflection
- How do God's works display both majesty (inspiring awe) and righteousness (moral perfection)?
- What specific works of God demonstrate His enduring righteousness?
- How should God's eternal righteousness affect temporal priorities and pursuits?
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Analysis & Commentary
Hod v'hadar po'alo, v'tzidkato omedet la'ad (Honor and majesty are His work, and His righteousness endures forever). Hod (honor/splendor) and hadar (majesty/glory) describe God's works' magnificent character. Po'al (work/deed). Tzedakah (righteousness/justice) characterizes God's activity. Amad (stand/endure); la'ad (forever/perpetually). God's works display splendor and manifest righteousness that endures eternally. Unlike human works (tainted by sin, temporary), divine works perfectly reflect His righteous character and last forever.