Psalm 136:21

21 und gab ihr Land zum Erbe, denn seine Güte währet ewiglich,

Psalm 136:21 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:21

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.

Psalm 136:21 In-Context

19 Sihon, der Amoriter König, denn seine Güte währet ewiglich

20 und Og, den König von Basan, denn seine Güte währet ewiglich,

21 und gab ihr Land zum Erbe, denn seine Güte währet ewiglich,

22 zum Erbe seinem Knecht Israel, denn seine Güte währet ewiglich;

23 denn er dachte an uns, da wir unterdrückt waren, denn seine Güte währet ewiglich;