King James Version
Psalms 132:13 in the King James Version says “For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 132 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.”
Psalms 132:13 · KJV
The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. body: Heb. belly
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. abundantly: or, surely
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“For the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“it for his habitation”
H4186a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population
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