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Psalms 37:29 Cross-References
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“The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.”
Psalms 37:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land (צַדִּיקִים יִירְשׁוּ־אָרֶץ, tsaddiqim yirshu-erets)—the verb yarash (inherit/possess/dispossess) was used for Israel's conquest of Canaan, now applied to righteous remnant's inheritance. And dwell therein for ever (וְיִשְׁכְּנוּ לָעֶד עָלֶיהָ, v'yishkenu la'ad aleha)—shakan (dwell) appears again, emphasizing permanent habitation. This repeats verse 22's promise with different vocabulary, framing the entire section with inheritance theology.Jesus's Beatitude, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5), quotes this tradition. Pete...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 37:29
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“For the upright shall dwell in the land”
“but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.”
“according to his promise”
“The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.”
“and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
“I will give him these things. I will be his God”
“to obey his voice”
“Behold, God's dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.,And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.,,,,,,,,”
“and do good. Live securely forever.”