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His love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/136.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />a special possession to his servant Israel. His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/136.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />a heritage to Israel his servant, for his steadfast love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/136.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Even</i> an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/136.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A heritage to Israel His servant, For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/136.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />An inheritance to His servant Israel, For His faithfulness is everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Even a heritage to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Even a heritage to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/136.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Even an inheritance to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/136.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Even a heritage to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/136.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />an inheritance to Israel his servant. His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/136.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />an inheritance to Israel His servant. His love is eternal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/136.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Even a heritage unto Israel his servant; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/136.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He gave their land to Israel, the people who serve him. God's love never fails. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/136.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/136.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />as an inheritance for his servant Israel- because his mercy endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/136.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />he gave them to Israel, his servant; his love is eternal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/136.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />to Israel his servant as a possession, for his gracious love is everlasting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/136.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/136.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />as an inheritance to Israel his servant, for his loyal love endures, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/136.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his loving kindness endures forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/136.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Even a heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/136.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />even a heritage to Israel his servant, for his loving kindness endures forever; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/136.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />An inheritance to Israel His servant, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/136.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> An inheritance to Israel His servant, For to the age is His kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/136.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />An inheritance to Israel his servant: for his mercy is forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/136.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For an inheritance to his servant Israel: for his mercy endureth for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/136.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 135:22>as an inheritance for his servant Israel, for his mercy is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/136.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A heritage for Israel, his servant, for his mercy endures forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/136.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />a heritage to his servant Israel, for his steadfast love endures forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/136.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his mercy endures for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/136.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />An inheritance to Israel his Servant, for his mercies are to eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/136.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Even a heritage unto Israel His servant, For His mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/136.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />even an inheritance to Israel his servant: for his mercy <i>endures</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/136-22.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=17035" 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/136.htm">His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lāh (N-fs) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">a heritage</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">to His servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: lə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">His loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">endures forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.…<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="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a></span><br />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—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-8.htm">Genesis 17:8</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-8.htm">Exodus 6:8</a></span><br />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!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-37.htm">Deuteronomy 4:37-38</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-5.htm">Deuteronomy 9:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-43.htm">Joshua 21:43</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-18.htm">1 Chronicles 16:18</a></span><br />‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a></span><br />You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8-9</a></span><br />“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-5.htm">Jeremiah 11:5</a></span><br />This was in order to establish the oath I swore to your forefathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is to this day.” “Amen, LORD,” I answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Acts 13:17-19</a></span><br />The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land. / He endured their conduct for about forty years in the wilderness. / And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a></span><br />For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Even an heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endures for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Psalm 47:4</a></b></br> He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/136-14.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/132-10.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-21.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/142-5.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/147-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-24.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-24.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/143-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 136</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/136.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/136.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>a heritage to His servant Israel</b><br>This phrase highlights the concept of the Promised Land as an inheritance given by God to the people of Israel. The term "heritage" refers to something passed down through generations, emphasizing the covenantal promise God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This inheritance is not merely physical land but also a spiritual legacy, signifying God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. The term "servant Israel" underscores Israel's role as God's chosen people, set apart to serve Him and be a light to the nations. This concept is rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>) and is reiterated throughout the Old Testament, including in the Mosaic Covenant (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>). The land of Canaan, promised to the descendants of Abraham, is a central theme in the narrative of the Israelites, representing God's provision and faithfulness. This inheritance is also a type of the eternal inheritance believers receive through Christ, as mentioned in the New Testament (<a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a>).<p><b>His loving devotion endures forever</b><br>This phrase is a recurring refrain throughout <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>, emphasizing the steadfast and eternal nature of God's love and mercy. The Hebrew word often translated as "loving devotion" is "chesed," which encompasses love, kindness, mercy, and faithfulness. This enduring love is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God's unchanging character and His commitment to His covenant people. The repetition of this phrase in the psalm serves as a reminder of God's unwavering faithfulness throughout history, from creation to the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, and into the establishment of the Promised Land. It assures believers of God's continual presence and support, encouraging trust and gratitude. This enduring love is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death and resurrection provide the ultimate demonstration of God's eternal love and mercy (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>, <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/loving_devotion.htm">Loving Devotion (Hebrew: ?????, chesed)</a></b><br>This term is central to understanding God's character in the Old Testament. It encompasses His steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_chesed.htm">Understanding Chesed</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_in_christ.htm">Inheritance in Christ</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_love.htm">Enduring Love</a></b><br>God's love is not fleeting but endures forever. This assurance can provide comfort and hope, especially during challenging times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_136.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 136</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_an_institutional_church.htm">What was Jesus' religion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_place_of_residence.htm">What defines a psalm?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_firmilian_of_caesarea.htm">What are the specific Psalms included in Hallel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/136.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Even an heritage unto Israel his servant</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/135-12.htm">Psalm 135:12</a>). <span class="cmt_word">For his mercy</span>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/136-22.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">a heritage</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֭חֲלָה</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine 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">to His servant</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">endures forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/136-22.htm">Psalm 136:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/136-22.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 136:22 Even a heritage to Israel his servant (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/136-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 136:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/136-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 136:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:23" /></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>