KJV ORIGINAL
He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has remembered his covenant forever, the promise he made to last for a thousand generations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He never forgets His promises and keeps them for countless generations.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm celebrates God's faithfulness to Israel throughout their history, recounting His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The covenant refers to God's commitment to make Abraham's descendants into a great nation and give them the promised land. The psalmist is reminding the people that God's promises aren't temporary but span across all generations.
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