Psalm 136:21
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he granted their land as an inheritance, for his mercy is eternal:

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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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:

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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;

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Psalm 136
1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.














and gave
The phrase "and gave" signifies a deliberate act of bestowal by God. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "נָתַן" (natan), which means to give, bestow, or grant. This action reflects God's sovereign authority and generosity. Historically, this giving is not just a transfer of property but a fulfillment of divine promise. It underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel, as He promised the land to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7). This act of giving is a testament to God's reliability and His active role in the history of His people.

their land
The term "their land" refers to the territories of the Canaanite nations that God promised to the Israelites. In the context of the Old Testament, "land" is often synonymous with God's blessing and provision. The land of Canaan was a tangible representation of God's promise and a place where His people could live in accordance with His laws. Archaeological evidence supports the historical presence of various Canaanite cultures in this region, which the Israelites eventually inhabited. This phrase emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise and the physical manifestation of His blessings.

as an inheritance
The word "inheritance" in Hebrew is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which implies a possession or heritage passed down through generations. In the biblical context, an inheritance is not merely a material possession but a sacred trust and a sign of God's enduring covenant with His people. The concept of inheritance in Israel was deeply tied to identity and continuity, ensuring that each tribe and family maintained their allotted portion of the Promised Land. This inheritance was a perpetual reminder of God's promises and His enduring faithfulness to His covenant.

His loving devotion
The phrase "His loving devotion" is translated from the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which is often rendered as lovingkindness, mercy, or steadfast love. This term encapsulates God's unwavering commitment and loyalty to His people. It is a central theme in the Psalms and throughout the Old Testament, highlighting God's compassionate and faithful nature. God's chesed is not dependent on human actions but is a reflection of His character. It assures believers of His constant presence and support, regardless of circumstances.

endures forever
The phrase "endures forever" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's loving devotion. In Hebrew, "עוֹלָם" (olam) conveys the idea of perpetuity and timelessness. This assurance of God's everlasting love and faithfulness is a recurring theme in Psalm 136, repeated in every verse as a refrain. It serves as a reminder to the faithful that God's promises and His covenantal love are unchanging and eternal. This eternal perspective provides hope and encouragement, affirming that God's love transcends time and remains steadfast through all generations.

Verse 21. - And gave their land for an heritage (see Joshua 12:1-6). For his mercy, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and gave
וְנָתַ֣ן (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


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