“Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;”
The covenant he made with Abraham, his sworn oath to Isaac. The psalm now grounds abstract covenant language in specific patriarchal figures and personal relationships. The progression from Abraham to Isaac moves through the generational fulfillment of promise, indicating that covenantal theology is actualized through particular historical persons and moments. The doubling of 'covenant' and 'sworn oath' emphasizes the binding, irrevocable character of divine commitment, employing legal and personal language simultaneously.
Church Fathers on Psalms 105:9
1. This Psalm is the first of those to which is prefixed the word Allelujah; the meaning of which word, or rather two words, is, Praise the Lord. For this reason he begins with praises: “O confess unto the Lord, and call upon His Name” Psalm 104:1; for this confession is to be understood as praise, just as these words of our Lord, “I confess to You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” Matthew 11:25 For after commencing with praise, calling upon God is wont to follow,…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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