One verse. Three ways to understand.
Let the LORD remember the sins of his ancestors; and don't let his mother's wrongdoing be erased or forgotten.
The writer is asking God to remember and hold accountable not just someone's personal sins, but also the sins of their family line.
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King James Version · EnglishLet the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
Psalm 109 is a prayer of David, written during a time of intense persecution by his enemies, where he appeals to God for justice and deliverance. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, it was common to invoke God's judgment on not just individuals but their families, reflecting the belief that sins could have generational consequences as seen in other parts of Scripture like Exodus 20:5. This verse specifically highlights David's plea for God to remember the persistent wickedness of his enemy's lineage, emphasizing the seriousness of unrepentant sin in biblical narrative.