Psalm 135:12

Give Praise, O Servants of the LORD · Psalm 135:1–21
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Translations

Modern
He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.
Traditional
And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
Literal
And He gave their land as an inheritance, an inheritance to Israel His people.
Latin
…et dedit terram eorum hæreditatem, hæreditatem Israël populo suo.

Original

Hebrew
English
He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.

Notes

The Lord had complete authority and power over the exodus and the conquest of the promised land.

God is the Creator and the Lord of history, the “Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 134:3). He deserves praise because, unlike idols, he saves his people.

Parallels

Psalm 115:1–18

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Amorites Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Canaanites: Given to the Israelites God: Providence of Heathen: Their Land Given to Israel