Psalms 111:9

“Redemption he has sent to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name.”

Psalms 111:9 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 111:9, word by word

Redemptionפְּדוּתpedut

redemption; distinction

Redemption, deliverance. In Exodus 8:23, the separation that keeps safe.

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he has sentשָׁלַחshalach

send

To send someone or something.

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to his peopleעַמּam

Ammi

Israel, YHWH's people: "my people".

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he has commandedצִוָּהtsiva

command

To give an order: "as YHWH had commanded".

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his covenantבְּרִיתberit

covenant

The commitment God makes with his people, with promises and commands.

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foreverעוֹלָםolam

forever

Time without end, beyond what a lifetime can see.

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holyקָדוֹשׁkadosh

Holy One

God, the one wholly set apart and pure, God of Israel.

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and awesome isנוֹרָאnora

be fearsome

To be so great or powerful that one inspires awe and respect.

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his nameשְׁמshem

name

The word by which a person, place or thing is called and recognized.

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The context

8upheld forever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

9 · This verse (above)

10The beginning of wisdom is the fear of YHWH; good understanding have all who practice them; his praise endures forever.

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