Psalms 136:22

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

נַ֭חֲלָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל עַבְדּ֑וֹ כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ

Transliteration

naḥălāh to-yiśrāʾēl ʿabdô because to-ʿôlām ḥasdô

Grammar Details

*naḥălāh*: noun, feminine singular - inheritance/possession
*yiśrāʾēl*: proper noun with prefixed preposition lamed - to/for Israel
*ʿabdô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his servant
*ʿôlām*: noun, masculine singular with prefixed preposition lamed - to/for eternity/forever
*ḥasdô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd person masculine singular possessive suffix - his steadfast love/mercy/kindness

Word Meanings

*naḥălāh*: inheritance/heritage/possession
*yiśrāʾēl*: Israel (proper name)
*ʿabdô*: his servant/his slave
*ʿôlām*: eternity/long duration/antiquity
*ḥasdô*: his steadfast love/mercy/kindness/covenant faithfulness

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 47:4 : 4 He shall choose{H8799)} our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved{H8804)}. Selah.
Ps 105:6 : 6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.

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1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
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Ps 118:29
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