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.

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