unfoldingWord_en_tn/psa/103/017.md

# the covenant faithfulness of Yahweh is

The abstract noun "faithfulness" can be translated with an adjective. AT: "Yahweh is faithful to his covenant" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# is from everlasting to everlasting

This means that Yahweh's love continues forever. AT: "will continue forever" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])

# their descendants

"the descendants of those who honor him"

# They keep his covenant and remember to obey his instructions

These two phrases have similar meanings. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])

# Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens

Here Yahweh's reign as king is referred to as his "throne." AT: "Yahweh has taken his seat in the heavens where he rules as king" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# established

"made"

# his kingdom rules

Here Yahweh is referred to by "his kingdom" to emphasize his authority as king. AT: "he rules" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenantfaith]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/descendant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/obey]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/throne]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/kingdom]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/ruler]]