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Verse 21

Psalms 136:21

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Berean Standard Bible

and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Bible in Basic English

And gave their land to his people for a heritage: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Free Bible Version

He gave Israel their land to possess. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

And gaue their land for an heritage: for his mercie endureth for euer:

King James (Authorized) Version

And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:

One Unity Resource Bible

And gave their land as an inheritance; for his mercy continues forever:

Translation for Translators

He gave their lands to us, his people; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Give thanks to him who gave their land as an inheritance, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever—

Noah Webster Bible

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;

Young's Literal Translation

And He gave their land for inheritance, For to the age [is] His kindness.

Context

His Loving Devotion 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.

Summary

This verse acknowledges God's sovereignty and His faithful provision for His people. It emphasizes gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings and deliverance that God has bestowed upon His children. The repetition of 'His steadfast love endures forever' throughout Psalm 136 reinforces the eternal nature of God's love and faithfulness. By recognizing God's enduring love and faithfulness, believers are encouraged to trust in Him and praise Him for His continuous care and protection.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And gave their land for an heritage,.... This was taken away from them and their subjects by the Lord, who has the disposing of kingdoms, and given to another people, for an inheritance; for his mercy endureth for ever; while his justice is exercised on some, in a strict manner, with severity and rigour, his mercy is shown to others.

Psalms 136:21

His Loving Devotion 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.

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Berean Standard Bible

and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Bible in Basic English

And gave their land to his people for a heritage: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Free Bible Version

He gave Israel their land to possess. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

And gaue their land for an heritage: for his mercie endureth for euer:

King James (Authorized) Version

And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:

One Unity Resource Bible

And gave their land as an inheritance; for his mercy continues forever:

Translation for Translators

He gave their lands to us, his people; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Give thanks to him who gave their land as an inheritance, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever—

Noah Webster Bible

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;

Young's Literal Translation

And He gave their land for inheritance, For to the age [is] His kindness.