Psalms 105:10

And confirmed the same vnto Iacob for a law: and to Israel for an euerlasting couenant: Psalms 105:10 (KJV)

and to Israel

for an everlasting covenant: Psalms 105:10 (KJV)

Psalm 105 is a hymn of thanksgiving and praise that celebrates God’s steadfast faithfulness to His people throughout history. Verse 10 declares that God “confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,” highlighting the divine guarantee given to the patriarchs and their descendants.

The covenant spoken of here begins with the promise to Abraham to bless him, multiply his offspring, and give them the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:1‑3). That promise is formally recorded in Genesis 15 and is subsequently passed to Isaac and then to Jacob, who is later named Israel. By confirming the covenant to Jacob, God affirms the continuity of the promise across generations, securing the nation’s future.

The term “law” (Hebrew torah) in this context refers to the divine decree associated with the Abrahamic covenant rather than the later Mosaic Law given at Sinai. It denotes the binding instruction that accompanies God’s promise, establishing a framework for the people’s relationship with Him.

The phrase “everlasting covenant” underscores the perpetual nature of God’s commitment. Even when Israel falters, the covenant endures, extending beyond Jacob’s lifetime to encompass the entire nation. Its eternal character reflects God’s unwavering love and faithfulness.

Understanding this verse within the broader sweep of Psalm 105 enriches its meaning. The psalm recounts God’s mighty acts—deliverance from Egypt, guidance through the wilderness, and settlement in the Promised Land—and calls the people to remember and recount these deeds to future generations. Gratitude and praise flow naturally from such remembrance.

Studying Psalm 105:10 alongside the whole psalm invites a deeper appreciation of God’s covenant relationship with Israel and His enduring faithfulness throughout history.