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Psalms 106:45

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:45 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Psalms 106:45 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
42Their enemies also oppressed them, And they were brought into subjection under their hand.
43Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.
44Nevertheless he regarded their distress, When he heard their cry:
45And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
46He made them also to be pitied Of all those that carried them captive.
47Save us, O Jehovah our God, And gather us from among the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise.
48Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye Jehovah. BOOK V Psalm 107
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And he remembered for them his covenant - His solemn promises made to their fathers. He remembered that covenant in their behalf; or, on account of that, he came and blessed them. He had made gracious promises to the patriarchs; he had promised to be the God of their posterity; he had his own great purposes to accomplish through their nation in the distant future; and on these accounts, he came and blessed them. And repented - He averted impending judgments. He checked and arrested the calamities which he was bringing upon them for their sins. He acted toward them as though his mind had been changed; as though he was sorry for what he was doing. The word “repent” can be applied to God in no…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Repented - Changed his course and dealing with them. Next: Psalms Chapter 107”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“106:45 He remembered . . . and relented: Unlike Israel, the Lord is faithful to his covenant (105:8).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“And he: Psa 105:8; Lev 26:40-42; Kg2 13:23; Luk 1:71, Luk 1:72 repented: Psa 90:13, Psa 135:14; Exo 32:14; Deu 32:36; Jdg 2:18; Sa2 24:16; Hos 11:8; Amo 7:3, Amo 7:6 to the: Psa 51:1, Psa 69:16; Isa 63:7; Lam 3:32 Psalms 106:46”
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