Psalms 89:2

"A contemplation by Ethan, the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving kindness of the LORD forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations."

Key Reflection

Ethan, an Ezrahite from a time of great psalmic composition, declared his intention to sing of God’s enduring love and faithfulness for all eternity. This commitment reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where God's steadfast loyalty was seen as the foundation of their alliance, and Ethan’s promise to proclaim this unwavering devotion through song would have resonated with the communal memory of past divine blessings and future promises.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For I have said -The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “Thou hast said,” which is more in accordance with what the connection seems to demand; but the Hebrew will not admit of this construction. The true meaning seems to be, that the psalmist had said; that is, he had said in his mind; he had firmly believed; he had so received it as a truth that it might be spoken of as firmly settled, or as an indisputable reality. It was in his mind one of the things whose truthfulness did not admit of a doubt. Mercy shall be built up for ever -The mercy referred to; the mercy manifested in the promise made to David. The idea is, that the promise would be fully carried out or verified.

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