Psalms 89:3

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Psalms 89:3, word by word

I have madeכָּרַתִּיkarati

make a covenant

Literally "cut": to seal a solemn agreement, splitting animals.

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a covenantבְרִיתverit

covenant

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

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with my chosen oneבְחִירִvechiri

chosen

Chosen, elect: the one someone has chosen. It is said of Saul, of Moses, of David, of the servant of YHWH and of the people of Israel as God's chosen.

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I have swornנִשְׁבַּעְתִּיnishbati

swear

To promise with God as witness.

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to Davidדָוִדdavid

David

David, youngest son of Jesse, of Bethlehem; the second king of Israel. The name means "beloved."

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my servantעַבְדִּavdi

servant of YHWH

YHWH's servant, like Moses or David.

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Translation note

The promise to David is in 2 Samuel 7:8-16.

The context