King James Version
Psalms 105:13 in the King James Version says “When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 105 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;”
Psalms 105:13 · KJV
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: lot: Heb. cord
When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.
When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“When they went”
H1980to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
“from one nation”
H1471a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
“from one nation”
H1471a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
“to another from one kingdom”
H4467dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
“people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
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