Psalm - 136:21



21 And gave their land as an inheritance; for his loving kindness endures forever;

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Explanation and meaning of Psalm 136:21.

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And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever.
And gave their land for an inheritance, for his loving-kindness endureth for ever,
And He gave their land for inheritance, For to the age is His kindness.
And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endures for ever:
And gave their land to his people for a heritage: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

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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.

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