Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever. New Living Translation God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever. English Standard Version and gave their land as a heritage, for his steadfast love endures forever; Berean Standard Bible and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. King James Bible And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: New King James Version And gave their land as a heritage, For His mercy endures forever; New American Standard Bible And gave their land as an inheritance, For His faithfulness is everlasting, NASB 1995 And gave their land as a heritage, For His lovingkindness is everlasting, NASB 1977 And gave their land as a heritage, For His lovingkindness is everlasting, Legacy Standard Bible And gave their land as an inheritance, For His lovingkindness endures forever, Amplified Bible And gave their land as a heritage, For His lovingkindness endures forever; Christian Standard Bible and gave their land as an inheritance, His faithful love endures forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible and gave their land as an inheritance, His love is eternal. American Standard Version And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever; Contemporary English Version God took away their land. God's love never fails. English Revised Version And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: GOD'S WORD® Translation He gave their land as an inheritance- because his mercy endures forever. Good News Translation He gave their lands to his people; his love is eternal; International Standard Version and gave their land as an inheritance, for his gracious love is everlasting— Majority Standard Bible and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. NET Bible and gave their land as an inheritance, for his loyal love endures, New Heart English Bible And gave their land as an inheritance; for his loving kindness endures forever; Webster's Bible Translation And gave their land for a heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: World English Bible and gave their land as an inheritance, for his loving kindness endures forever; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He gave their land for inheritance, "" For His kindness [is] for all time. Young's Literal Translation And He gave their land for inheritance, For to the age is His kindness. Smith's Literal Translation And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy is forever, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible And made their lands a heritage, for his mercy endures forever; New Revised Standard Version and gave their land as a heritage, for his steadfast love endures forever; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd gave their land for a heritage; for his mercy endures for ever; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For he gave their lands as an inheritance, for his mercies are to eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And gave their land for a heritage, For His mercy endureth for ever; Brenton Septuagint Translation and gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endures for ever: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever…20and Og king of Bashan—His loving devotion endures forever. 21and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. 22a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.… Cross References Deuteronomy 7:1 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— Joshua 12:7-24 And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance / the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): / the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; ... Nehemiah 9:22 You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan. Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Joshua 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Joshua 23:4 See, I have allotted as an inheritance to your tribes these remaining nations, including all the nations I have already cut off, from the Jordan westward to the Great Sea. Judges 11:23-24 Now since the LORD, the God of Israel, has driven out the Amorites from before His people Israel, should you now possess it? / Do you not possess whatever your god Chemosh grants you? So also, we possess whatever the LORD our God has granted us. 1 Kings 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Chronicles 16:18 ‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’ Psalm 135:10-12 He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. / He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel. Acts 13:19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. Hebrews 11:30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. Treasury of Scripture And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endures for ever: Psalm 44:2,3 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out… Psalm 78:55 He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents. Psalm 105:44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people; Jump to Previous Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Heritage Inheritance Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Steadfast UnchangingJump to Next Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Heritage Inheritance Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Steadfast UnchangingPsalm 136 1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.and He gave their land as an inheritance This phrase refers to God's act of giving the land of Canaan to the Israelites as their inheritance. This event is rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit the land (Genesis 15:18-21). The fulfillment of this promise is seen in the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership (Joshua 21:43-45). The land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel, signifying God's faithfulness to His covenant. Archaeological evidence, such as ancient boundary stones and settlement patterns, supports the historical occupation of Canaan by the Israelites. This act of giving the land is a type of the spiritual inheritance believers receive through Christ, as mentioned in Ephesians 1:11, where believers are said to have obtained an inheritance in Him. His loving devotion endures forever Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who received the Promised Land as an inheritance. 2. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. 3. God The central figure who, in His loving devotion, fulfills His promises to His people. 4. Canaanite Nations The original inhabitants of the land that God gave to the Israelites. 5. Inheritance The act of receiving land as a fulfillment of God's promise, symbolizing His faithfulness. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's promise to give the land as an inheritance demonstrates His unwavering faithfulness. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives. Enduring Loving Devotion The phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" highlights God's eternal commitment to His people. This should encourage believers to rely on God's steadfast love in all circumstances. Spiritual Inheritance While the Israelites received a physical land, Christians are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ. This inheritance is eternal and secure. Obedience and Trust The Israelites' journey to the Promised Land required obedience and trust in God. Believers today are called to live in obedience and trust in God's plan for their lives. Gratitude for God's Provision Recognizing God's provision in giving the land should lead to a heart of gratitude. Believers are encouraged to thank God for His blessings and provisions.Verse 21. - And gave their land for an heritage (see Joshua 12:1-6). For his mercy, etc. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and gaveוְנָתַ֣ן (wə·nā·ṯan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set their land אַרְצָ֣ם (’ar·ṣām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land as an inheritance, לְנַחֲלָ֑ה (lə·na·ḥă·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion His loving devotion חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty endures forever. לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Links Psalm 136:21 NIVPsalm 136:21 NLT Psalm 136:21 ESV Psalm 136:21 NASB Psalm 136:21 KJV Psalm 136:21 BibleApps.com Psalm 136:21 Biblia Paralela Psalm 136:21 Chinese Bible Psalm 136:21 French Bible Psalm 136:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 136:21 And gave their land as an inheritance (Psalm Ps Psa.) |