Psalm 106:31
New International Version
This was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come.

New Living Translation
So he has been regarded as a righteous man ever since that time.

English Standard Version
And that was counted to him as righteousness from generation to generation forever.

Berean Standard Bible
It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come.

King James Bible
And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.

New King James Version
And that was accounted to him for righteousness To all generations forevermore.

New American Standard Bible
And it was credited to him as righteousness, To all generations forever.

NASB 1995
And it was reckoned to him for righteousness, To all generations forever.

NASB 1977
And it was reckoned to him for righteousness, To all generations forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it was counted to him for righteousness, From generation to generation forever.

Amplified Bible
And that was credited to him for righteousness, To all generations forever.

Christian Standard Bible
It was credited to him as righteousness throughout all generations to come.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It was credited to him as righteousness throughout all generations to come.

American Standard Version
And that was reckoned unto him for righteousness, Unto all generations for evermore.

Contemporary English Version
Now he will always be highly honored.

English Revised Version
And that was counted unto him for righteousness, unto all generations for evermore.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Because of this, Phinehas was considered righteous forever, throughout every generation.

Good News Translation
This has been remembered in his favor ever since and will be for all time to come.

International Standard Version
And it was credited to him as a righteous act, from generation to generation—to eternity.

Majority Standard Bible
It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come.

NET Bible
This brought him a reward, an eternal gift.

New Heart English Bible
That was credited to him for righteousness, for all generations to come.

Webster's Bible Translation
And that was counted to him for righteousness to all generations for ever.

World English Bible
That was credited to him for righteousness, for all generations to come.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it is reckoned to him for righteousness, "" From generation to generation—for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
And it is reckoned to him to righteousness, To all generations -- unto the age.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be reckoned to him for justice to generation and generation, even to forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it was reputed to him unto justice, to generation and generation for evermore.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it was reputed to him unto justice, from generation to generation, even forever.

New American Bible
This was counted for him as a righteous deed for all generations to come.

New Revised Standard Version
And that has been reckoned to him as righteousness from generation to generation forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And that was counted to him for a victory to all generations for evermore.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was accounted to him justification for a generation of generations unto eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And that was counted unto him for righteousness, Unto all generations for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it was counted to him for righteousness, to all generations for ever.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
30But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained. 31It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come. 32At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.…

Cross References
Numbers 25:7-13
On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, / followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, / but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000. ...

James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Galatians 3:6
So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Romans 4:9-11
Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness. / In what context was it credited? Was it after his circumcision, or before? It was not after, but before. / And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.

Romans 4:22
This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”

1 Samuel 26:23
May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed.

1 Kings 15:5
For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

2 Samuel 22:21
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

1 Chronicles 6:4-5
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,

Ezekiel 18:9
He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 18:19-22
Yet you may ask, ‘Why shouldn’t the son bear the iniquity of his father?’ Since the son has done what is just and right, carefully observing all My statutes, he will surely live. / The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. / But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And that was counted to him for righteousness to all generations for ever more.

Numbers 25:11-13
Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy…

Deuteronomy 24:13
In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.

Mark 14:3-9
And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head…

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Psalm 106
1. The psalmist exhorts to praise God
4. He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers
7. The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy
47. He concludes with prayer and praise














It was credited
The phrase "credited" in Hebrew is "חשׁב" (chashab), which means to reckon, account, or consider. This term is significant in biblical theology, as it implies an accounting or imputation of righteousness. In the context of Psalm 106, this refers to the act of Phinehas, whose zealous action was seen as an act of faith and obedience. This concept of crediting righteousness is foundational in understanding how faith is accounted for righteousness, as seen in the life of Abraham (Genesis 15:6). It underscores the principle that God values faith and obedience, and He acknowledges and rewards such acts.

to him
The "him" in this verse refers to Phinehas, the grandson of Aaron, the high priest. Phinehas is celebrated for his zealous act in Numbers 25, where he stopped a plague among the Israelites by taking decisive action against sin. This personal pronoun emphasizes the individual nature of God's recognition and reward. It highlights that God sees and acknowledges the actions of individuals, and He responds to their faithfulness.

as righteousness
The Hebrew word for "righteousness" is "צדקה" (tsedaqah), which denotes justice, rightness, or moral virtue. In the biblical context, righteousness is not merely about legal standing but encompasses a life lived in accordance with God's will. Phinehas's action was seen as aligning with God's standards, and thus it was deemed righteous. This reflects the broader biblical theme that true righteousness involves both faith and action, as seen in James 2:17, where faith without works is dead.

for endless generations
The phrase "endless generations" speaks to the enduring nature of God's recognition and reward. The Hebrew term "דר ודר" (dor v'dor) means generation to generation, indicating perpetuity. This suggests that the righteousness credited to Phinehas was not just for his time but would be remembered and honored throughout history. It serves as an encouragement that acts of faith and righteousness have lasting impacts beyond one's lifetime, influencing future generations.

to come
The phrase "to come" points to the future implications of Phinehas's actions. It indicates that the righteousness credited to him would have ongoing effects, influencing not only his immediate descendants but also the broader community of faith. This forward-looking perspective is a reminder of the eternal nature of God's promises and the lasting legacy of a life lived in obedience to Him. It encourages believers to consider the long-term impact of their actions and to live with an eternal perspective.

Verse 31. - And that was counted unto him for righteousness (comp. Numbers 25:11-13, and see also Ecclesiastes 45:23, 24; 1 Macc. 2:26, 54). Unto all generations forevermore. The praise awarded to Phinehas, here and in Numbers 25, is an everlasting testimony to him, though the "everlasting priesthood" of Numbers 25:13 has passed away.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It was credited
וַתֵּחָ֣שֶׁב (wat·tê·ḥā·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2803: To think, account

to him
ל֭וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

as righteousness
לִצְדָקָ֑ה (liṣ·ḏā·qāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

for endless
לְדֹ֥ר (lə·ḏōr)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling

generations
וָ֝דֹ֗ר (wā·ḏōr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling

to come.
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while


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