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possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I shall give <i>thee</i> the heathen <i>for</i> thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth <i>for</i> thy possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ask of Me, and I will give <i>You</i> The nations <i>for</i> Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth <i>for</i> Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘Ask <i>it</i> of Me, and I will certainly give the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the very ends of the earth as Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Thine inheritance, And the <i>very</i> ends of the earth as Thy possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘Ask of Me, and I will assuredly give [You] the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance and the ends of the earth your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance and the ends of the earth Your possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ask me for the nations, and every nation on earth will belong to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance and the ends of the earth as your own possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ask, and I will give you all the nations; the whole earth will be yours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give the nations as your inheritance, and the farthest parts of the earth for your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thy inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ask of Me and I give nations [as] Your inheritance, "" And the ends of the earth [for] Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ask of Me and I give nations -- thy inheritance, And thy possession -- the ends of earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ask of me and I will give the nations thine inheritance, and thy possession the extremities of the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give thee the Gentiles for thy inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ask of me and I will give to you: the Gentiles for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ask it of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, and, as your possession, the ends of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I shall give you the heathen for your inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for your dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Ask of me and I shall give you the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the Earth as your Empire.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ask of Me, and I will give the nations for thine inheritance, And the ends of the earth for thy possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen <i>for</i> thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth <i>for</i> thy possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/2-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=93" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/2.htm">The Triumphant Messiah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: šə·’al (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">Ask</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·’et·tə·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and I will make</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: ḡō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">the nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">Your inheritance,</a> <a href="/hebrew/657.htm" title="657: ’ap̄·sê- (Adv) -- From 'aphec; cessation, i.e. An end; often used adverb, no further; also the ankle, as being the extremity of the leg or foot.">the ends</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/272.htm" title="272: wa·’ă·ḥuz·zā·ṯə·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A possession. Feminine passive participle from 'achaz; something seized, i.e. A possession.">Your possession.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a></span><br />In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></span><br />Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Acts 13:33</a></span><br />He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2</a></span><br />But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26-27</a></span><br />And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. / He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/22-17.htm">Genesis 22:17-18</a></span><br />I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8-11</a></span><br />May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. / May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. / May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a></span><br />He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a></span><br />which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Zechariah 9:10</a></span><br />And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a></span><br />Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-10</a></span><br />And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ask of me, and I shall give you the heathen for your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.</p><p class="hdg">Psalms</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8</a></b></br> Ask of me, and I shall give <i>thee</i> the heathen <i>for</i> thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth <i>for</i> thy possession.</p><p class="hdg">Ask</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/17-4.htm">John 17:4,5</a></b></br> I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do… </p><p class="hdg">and I</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a></b></br> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8</a></b></br> He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13</a></b></br> I saw in the night visions, and, behold, <i>one</i> like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/38-13.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/job/28-3.htm">Farthest</a> <a href="/job/41-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Heathen</a> <a href="/job/42-15.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/job/42-15.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/job/38-18.htm">Limits</a> <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/job/41-30.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/job/9-15.htm">Request</a> <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-9.htm">Uttermost</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/19-4.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/psalms/65-5.htm">Farthest</a> <a href="/psalms/10-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/9-5.htm">Heathen</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Limits</a> <a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/psalms/6-9.htm">Request</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Uttermost</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">The kingdom of Christ</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Kings are exhorted to accept it</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The act of asking signifies a divine promise that requires a response, emphasizing the importance of prayer and communication with God. In the context of ancient Israel, kings would often seek divine guidance and favor, reflecting a dependency on God's will.<p><b>and I will make the nations Your inheritance</b><br>This promise of nations as an inheritance suggests a transfer of authority and dominion. In the historical context, Israel was surrounded by various nations, often in conflict. The idea of nations as an inheritance implies a future where God's anointed would have authority over all peoples, not just Israel. This is seen as a foreshadowing of the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations, indicating the global scope of His kingdom.<p><b>the ends of the earth Your possession</b><br>This phrase extends the promise to the entire world, indicating a universal reign. In biblical times, the "ends of the earth" would have been understood as the farthest reaches of the known world, symbolizing total dominion. This is consistent with prophecies in <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> and <a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>, which speak of an everlasting kingdom. It also reflects the eschatological vision in <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>, where the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of Christ, affirming His ultimate sovereignty over all creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The speaker in this verse, who is addressing His Anointed One, promising Him dominion over the nations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_anointed_one.htm">The Anointed One (Messiah)</a></b><br>The recipient of the promise, traditionally understood as the Messiah, who is given authority over the nations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Refers to the Gentile nations of the world, symbolizing all peoples outside of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ends_of_the_earth.htm">Ends of the Earth</a></b><br>A phrase indicating the totality of the world, emphasizing the universal scope of the Messiah's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/davidic_covenant.htm">Davidic Covenant</a></b><br>The broader context of this Psalm, which is often linked to the promises made to David regarding his lineage and the coming of a future king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is sovereign over all nations and history, and His plans will be fulfilled through His Anointed One.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/messianic_fulfillment.htm">Messianic Fulfillment</a></b><br>Understand that Jesus is the fulfillment of this promise, and His kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_intercession.htm">Prayer and Intercession</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of asking God for the nations, aligning our prayers with His redemptive purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/global_mission.htm">Global Mission</a></b><br>Encourage active participation in the Great Commission, as believers are called to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_reign.htm">Hope in Christ’s Reign</a></b><br>Find assurance in the ultimate victory and reign of Christ over all the earth, which provides hope amidst current global challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_an_heir_in_the_bible.htm">What does being an heir mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_america.htm">What does the Bible mention about America?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_all_nations_worship_god.htm">If Psalm 66:4 states all nations worship God, why do so many cultures follow different deities or no deity at all? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_he_the_king_of_the_jews.htm">Is he the King of the Jews?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance.</span> A very small part of the heathen were the inheritance of David, and therefore the Messiah only can be spoken of in this verse. Before Messiah "all kings" were to "fall down; <span class="accented">all nations</span> to do him service" (<a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a>; comp. <a href="/isaiah/49-22.htm">Isaiah 49:22</a>; <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3, 4</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/52-10.htm">Isaiah 52:10</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a>; <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4</a>; <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Zechariah 9:10</a>; <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Acts 13:47</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/2-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ask</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁאַ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·’al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Me,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֗נִּי</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I {will} make</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶתְּנָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’et·tə·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the nations</span><br /><span class="heb">ג֭וֹיִם</span> <span class="translit">(ḡō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your inheritance,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחֲלָתֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·lā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ends</span><br /><span class="heb">אַפְסֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄·sê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_657.htm">Strong's 657: </a> </span><span class="str2">Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your possession.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝אֲחֻזָּתְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḥuz·zā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_272.htm">Strong's 272: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something seized, a possession</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 2:8 Ask of me and I will give (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/2-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 2:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 2:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/2-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 2:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 2:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>