Psalm 136:22
New International Version
an inheritance to his servant Israel. His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
a special possession to his servant Israel. His faithful love endures forever.

English Standard Version
a heritage to Israel his servant, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Berean Standard Bible
a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.

Berean Literal Bible
an inheritance to Israel His servant, for His loving devotion is forever;

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

New King James Version
A heritage to Israel His servant, For His mercy endures forever.

New American Standard Bible
An inheritance to His servant Israel, For His faithfulness is everlasting.

NASB 1995
Even a heritage to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

NASB 1977
Even a heritage to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

Legacy Standard Bible
Even an inheritance to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness endures forever.

Amplified Bible
Even a heritage to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

Berean Annotated Bible
a heritage to His servant Israel (he wrestles with God). His loving devotion endures forever.

Christian Standard Bible
an inheritance to Israel his servant. His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
an inheritance to Israel His servant. His love is eternal.

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

Contemporary English Version
He gave their land to Israel, the people who serve him. God's love never fails.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
as an inheritance for his servant Israel- because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
he gave them to Israel, his servant; his love is eternal.

International Standard Version
to Israel his servant as a possession, for his gracious love is everlasting—

NET Bible
as an inheritance to Israel his servant, for his loyal love endures,

New Heart English Bible
Even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his loving kindness endures forever:

Webster's Bible Translation
Even a heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.

World English Bible
even a heritage to Israel his servant, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
An inheritance to Israel His servant, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.

Berean Literal Bible
an inheritance to Israel His servant, for His loving devotion is forever;

Young's Literal Translation
An inheritance to Israel His servant, For to the age is His kindness.

Smith's Literal Translation
An inheritance to Israel his servant: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For an inheritance to his servant Israel: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
as an inheritance for his servant Israel, for his mercy is eternal.

New American Bible
A heritage for Israel, his servant, for his mercy endures forever.

New Revised Standard Version
a heritage to his servant Israel, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his mercy endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
An inheritance to Israel his Servant, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Even a heritage unto Israel His servant, For His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
even an inheritance to Israel his servant: for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...



Context
His Loving Faithfulness 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.…

Cross References
a heritage to His servant Israel.

Psalm 135:12
He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.

Deuteronomy 4:20
Yet the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be the people of His inheritance, as you are today.

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.
His loving devotion endures forever.

2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

2 Chronicles 7:3
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
Genesis 12:7
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.

Genesis 15:18
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—

Genesis 17:8
And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.”

Exodus 6:8
And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’”

Deuteronomy 4:37-38
Because He loved your fathers, He chose their descendants after them and brought you out of Egypt by His presence and great power, / to drive out before you nations greater and mightier than you, and to bring you into their land and give it to you for your inheritance, as it is this day.

Deuteronomy 7:6-8
For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. / The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. / But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 9:5
It is not because of your righteousness or uprightness of heart that you are going in to possess their land, but it is because of their wickedness that the LORD your God is driving out these nations before you, to keep the promise He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Deuteronomy 32:8-9
When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God. / But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance.

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.

1 Chronicles 16:18
‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’


Treasury of Scripture

Even an heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endures for ever.

Psalm 47:4
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

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












a heritage to His servant Israel.

God gave the land of Canaan to Israel as the inheritance promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. After delivering His people from Egypt and leading them through the wilderness, He established them in the land under Joshua. Israel belonged to Him as His servant people, called to live under His covenant and bear witness to His rule among the nations.

Psa 135:12 He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage…
Deu 4:20 Yet the LORD has taken you and brought you out…
Jos 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, as the LORD had spoken…

His loving devotion endures forever.

Israel’s possession of the land rested on God’s enduring covenant faithfulness. His mercy sustained the nation despite its repeated failures, preserving His promises and demonstrating that His purposes do not fail.

2Ch 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise…
2Ch 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down…
Jer 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israel
The nation chosen by God as His people, often referred to as His servant. Israel's history is marked by God's covenantal relationship with them, beginning with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

2. Inheritance
In the context of this verse, inheritance refers to the Promised Land given to Israel by God. It symbolizes God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

3. Loving Devotion (Hebrew: ?????, chesed)
This term is central to understanding God's character in the Old Testament. It encompasses His steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness
God's promise of an inheritance to Israel is a testament to His unwavering faithfulness. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.

Understanding Chesed
The Hebrew word "chesed" is rich in meaning, encompassing love, mercy, and loyalty. Reflecting on God's chesed can deepen our appreciation for His character and inspire us to emulate His love in our relationships.

The Importance of Remembrance
Psalm 136 is a call to remember God's mighty acts and His enduring love. Regularly recalling God's past faithfulness can strengthen our faith and encourage us in times of doubt.

Inheritance in Christ
While Israel's inheritance was the Promised Land, believers today have an inheritance in Christ. This includes eternal life and the spiritual blessings found in Him.

Enduring Love
God's love is not fleeting but endures forever. This assurance can provide comfort and hope, especially during challenging times.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 136:22?

2. How does Psalm 136:22 emphasize God's enduring love for His chosen people?

3. What does "heritage to His servant Israel" reveal about God's promises?

4. How can we apply God's faithfulness in Psalm 136:22 to our lives today?

5. Connect Psalm 136:22 with God's covenant promises in Genesis 12:1-3.

6. How does Psalm 136:22 encourage gratitude for God's unchanging faithfulness?

7. How does Psalm 136:22 reflect God's enduring love for Israel?

8. Why is the inheritance of Israel significant in Psalm 136:22?

9. What historical events does Psalm 136:22 reference regarding Israel's inheritance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 136?


Verse 22. - Even an heritage unto Israel his servant (comp. Psalm 135:12). For his mercy, etc.

Psalm 136:22 proclaims that God handed “a heritage to His servant Israel” because “His loving devotion endures forever.” The verse encapsulates tangible grace (the land), covenant identity (servant Israel), and unending love (steadfast devotion). What God promised, He delivered, proving His character unchangeable. That same faithful God still secures every promise for His people today, inviting us to rest in His enduring loving devotion.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
a heritage
נַ֭חֲלָה (na·ḥă·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

to His servant
עַבְדּ֑וֹ (‘aḇ·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

Israel.
לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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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