Psa 105:8, 11 | JFB | STEP | 8-11. The covenant was often ratified. word —answering to "covenant" [ ] in the parallel clause, namely, the word of promise, which, according to , He set forth for an inviolable law. commanded —or, "ordained" ( ). to a thousand generations —perpetually. A verbal allusion to (compare ).

Psalms 105:8

8-11. The covenant was often ratified.

word—answering to "covenant" [Ps 105:9] in the parallel clause, namely, the word of promise, which, according to Ps 105:10, He set forth for an inviolable law.

commanded—or, "ordained" (Ps 68:28).

to a thousand generations—perpetually. A verbal allusion to De 7:9 (compare Ex 20:6).

Psalms 105:11

10, 11. Alluding to God's promise to Jacob (Ge 28:13). Out of the whole storehouse of the promises of God, only one is prominently brought forward, namely, that concerning the possession of Canaan [Ps 105:11]. Everything revolves around this. The wonders and judgments have all for their ultimate design the fulfilment of this promise.