Psalms 136:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

Even a heritage unto Israel his servant; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

Bible in Basic English

Even a heritage for his servant Israel: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Free Bible Version

He granted ownership to his servant Israel. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

Euen an heritage vnto Israel his seruant: for his mercie endureth for euer:

King James (Authorized) Version

Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.

One Unity Resource Bible

Even a heritage to Israel [God prevails] his servant; for his grace endures forever;

Translation for Translators

He gave those lands to us people of Israel, who serve him; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

an inheritance to Israel his servant, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever—

Noah Webster Bible

Even a heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible

even a heritage to Israel his servant, for his loving kindness endures forever;

Young's Literal Translation

An inheritance to Israel His servant, For to the age [is] His kindness.

Context

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. ²³He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.

Summary

This verse acknowledges God's faithfulness and steadfast love by highlighting His role in delivering Israel from their enemies. It emphasizes that God's love endures forever, showcasing His consistent protection and provision for His people throughout history. The verse serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and power in delivering His chosen ones from adversity, instilling hope and trust in His unfailing care. It encourages gratitude and praise for God's mighty deeds and His unwavering commitment to His covenant promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Even an heritage unto Israel his servant,.... The land of those that served idols, the Lord took and gave to Israel for an inheritance, who served him, the true God. Thus the Lord rewards his servants in a way of grace and mercy, though not as of debt; for it follows, for his mercy endureth for ever; Aben Ezra and Kimchi make the mercy to lie in this peculiarly, that the lands of these kings were not in the covenant with Abraham; only the seven nations or kingdoms of Canaan, which are not here mentioned, as in Psa 135:11; but the Amorites were given in the covenant, Gen 15:21; and the one as the other were given as an inheritance to Israel, and equally owing to the mercy of God; see Psa 135:11. And thus the heavenly glory, of which Canaan was a type, is an inheritance owing to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jde 1:21.