Psalms 105:8 bbe — He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;

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"He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;"

— Psalms 105:8, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.”
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DRB
“And he saved them for his own name's sake: that he might make his power known.”
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Psalms 105 — Context

Keep in mind the great works which he has done; his wonders, and the decisions of his mouth;

O you seed of Abraham, his servant, you children of Jacob, his loved ones.

He is the Lord our God: he is judge of all the earth.

He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;

The agreement which he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac;

And he gave it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an eternal agreement;

Saying, To you will I give the land of Canaan, the measured line of your heritage:

Psalms 105:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 105:8 say?

Psalms 105:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;”

Where is Psalms 105:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 105:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 105, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 105:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 105:8 in?

Psalms 105:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 105:8?

Psalms 105:8 reads (BBE): “He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 105:8 bbe — He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;

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