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Psalms 105:10

β€œand confirmed the same to Jacob for a statute; to Israel for an everlasting covenant,”
Psalms 105:10, World English Bible
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What does Psalms 105:10 mean?

God made a promise to Jacob (who became Israel) and then sealed it as something that would last forever, not just for one generation but for all his descendants. This covenant was God's way of saying, "I'm binding myself to you, and nothing will break that bond." When the psalm says this was confirmed "for a statute," it means God established it as a firm, unchanging law of his relationship with his people, something they could count on no matter what circumstances changed around them. For anyone struggling to believe that God's commitment is real or lasting, this verse anchors the idea that God takes his promises seriously in the deepest way possible.