Psalms 135:12
Psalms 135:12 in Multiple Translations
He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.
And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
And gave their land for a heritage, A heritage unto Israel his people.
And gave their land for a heritage, even for a heritage to Israel his people.
He handed over their lands to Israel, his special people, for them to possess.
And gaue their lande for an inheritance, euen an inheritance vnto Israel his people.
And He gave their land an inheritance, An inheritance to Israel His people,
and gave their land for a heritage, a heritage to Israel, his people.
And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage to Israel his people.
With a mighty hand and a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Then he gave their land to us Israeli people to belong to us forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 135:12
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Psalms 135:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתַ֣ן
אַרְצָ֣/ם
נַחֲלָ֑ה
נַ֝חֲלָ֗ה
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל
עַמּֽ/וֹ
וְ/נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אַרְצָ֣/ם
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs | Suff
נַחֲלָ֑ה
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs
נַ֝חֲלָ֗ה
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
עַמּֽ/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 135:12
וְ/נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אַרְצָ֣/ם
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs | Suff
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
נַחֲלָ֑ה
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
נַ֝חֲלָ֗ה
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עַמּֽ/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 135:12
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- Context
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- Psalms 135:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 135:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 135:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 135:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 135:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 135:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 135:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 135:12
- Sermons on Psalms 135:12
Context — Give Praise, O Servants of the LORD
10He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings:
11Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.
12He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.
13Your name, O LORD, endures forever, Your renown, O LORD, through all generations. 14For the LORD will vindicate His people and will have compassion on His servants.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 78:55 | He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. |
| 2 | Psalms 136:21–22 | and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 29:8 | We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. |
| 5 | Numbers 33:54 | And you are to divide the land by lot according to your clans. Give a larger inheritance to a larger clan and a smaller inheritance to a smaller one. Whatever falls to each one by lot will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to the tribes of your fathers. |
| 6 | Psalms 44:1–3 | We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old. With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. |
| 7 | Joshua 12:7 | 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 |
Psalms 135:12 Summary
This verse means that God gave the land of Canaan to the Israelites as a gift, and it was theirs to keep forever. This was a promise that God had made to their ancestors, and it showed His love and care for them. Just like the Israelites, we are also God's children and have been given a spiritual inheritance, as seen in Romans 8:17 and Ephesians 1:14. We can trust that God will provide for us and give us all that we need, just as He did for the Israelites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God gave the land as an inheritance to His people Israel?
This means that God gave the land to the Israelites as a permanent possession, just as He had promised to their ancestors, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Deuteronomy 1:8.
Why did God give the land to Israel and not to another nation?
God chose Israel to be His special people, and He gave them the land as a blessing and a part of His covenant with them, as stated in Exodus 19:5-6 and Deuteronomy 7:6.
Is this promise of inheritance still relevant today?
Yes, this promise is still relevant today, as God's covenant with Israel is eternal, and His people are still called to be a light to the nations, as seen in Isaiah 60:1-3 and Romans 11:25-26.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples, as He is the one who gives and takes away land and kingdoms, as seen in Psalms 103:19 and Daniel 4:25.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a part of God's inheritance, and how does that affect my daily life?
- How can I trust God to provide for me and give me a spiritual inheritance, just as He did for the Israelites?
- What are some ways that I can be a good steward of the spiritual inheritance that God has given me?
- How can I balance my desire for a physical inheritance with the knowledge that my true inheritance is in heaven, as seen in 1 Peter 1:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 135:12
And gave their land [for] an heritage,.... The land of the two kings before mentioned, which was given to the Reubenites, and Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh, Deuteronomy 3:12; and the lands
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 135:12
And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 135:12
Psalms 135:12 And gave their land [for] an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.Ver. 12. And gave their land for an heritage] Which he might well do, as being the true proprietary and paramount.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 135:12
(12) Psalms 105:44; Psalms 111:6.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 135:12
12. an heritage] Cp. Deuteronomy 4:38.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 135:12
And gave their land for an heritage ... - See the notes at Psalms 111:6.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 135:12
10-12. Smote… nations—From the judgments of Egypt, the writer passes over the desert life of the Israelites, and proceeds to narrate the conquest of the land east of Jordan.
Sermons on Psalms 135:12
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A Revival Sermon (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the negative influence of worldly distractions, particularly television, on one's spiritual life. He argues that giving one's heart to world |
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Lord, Send Revival by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of revival and the need for God to turn His people back to Him. He references Psalm 80, where the psalmist cries out to God to |
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Sons of Korah #2: Lesson of Faith: Psalms 44 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus as the source of our faith. He explains that we cannot find faith within ourselves or by looking around us |
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Prayer in the Time of Trouble by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the issue of seeking righteous judgment from God in the face of an ungodly nation. He begins by acknowledging the sad reality of a nati |
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Revival Conference 2007 - Part 3 by Denny Kenaston | Denny Kenaston emphasizes the significance of remembering the beautiful memories of revival, urging believers to reflect on past experiences of God's presence and guidance, much li |
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Believing That God Is by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the faith of Enoch, emphasizing that Enoch pleased God because he walked by faith, believing in a God who is present and active in the present day. The wri |
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Thirty-One Kings, or the Victory Over Self by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the spiritual battle against the 'thirty-one kings' representing various forms of self-life that hinder our relationship with God. He explains that while gr |