Psalms 45:17

Authorized King James Version

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I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

Original Language Analysis

אַזְכִּ֣ירָה to be remembered H2142
אַזְכִּ֣ירָה to be remembered
Strong's: H2142
Word #: 1 of 11
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
שִׁ֭מְךָ I will make thy name H8034
שִׁ֭מְךָ I will make thy name
Strong's: H8034
Word #: 2 of 11
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
בְּכָל H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 3 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וָדֹ֑ר generations H1755
וָדֹ֑ר generations
Strong's: H1755
Word #: 4 of 11
properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling
וָדֹ֑ר generations H1755
וָדֹ֑ר generations
Strong's: H1755
Word #: 5 of 11
properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 6 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כֵּ֥ן H3651
כֵּ֥ן
Strong's: H3651
Word #: 7 of 11
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
עַמִּ֥ים therefore shall the people H5971
עַמִּ֥ים therefore shall the people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 8 of 11
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
יְ֝הוֹדוּ֗ךָ praise H3034
יְ֝הוֹדוּ֗ךָ praise
Strong's: H3034
Word #: 9 of 11
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
לְעֹלָ֥ם thee for ever H5769
לְעֹלָ֥ם thee for ever
Strong's: H5769
Word #: 10 of 11
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
וָעֶֽד׃ and ever H5703
וָעֶֽד׃ and ever
Strong's: H5703
Word #: 11 of 11
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit

Cross References

Isaiah 62:3Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.Malachi 1:11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.Isaiah 61:9And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed.Isaiah 59:21As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.Psalms 138:4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.Matthew 26:13Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.Song of Solomon 6:9My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.1 Corinthians 11:26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

Analysis & Commentary

The psalmist promises to 'make thy name to be remembered in all generations.' The result: 'the people shall praise thee for ever and ever.' The king's fame will not fade but endure eternally through praise. This eternal remembrance finds fulfillment only in Christ, whose name is above every name.

Historical Context

Perpetuating the king's name through song and story was a court duty. Royal psalms were preserved and sung, eventually being applied to the hoped-for Messiah who would fulfill all their promises.

Questions for Reflection