New International Versionhe gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for—
New Living TranslationHe gave his people the lands of pagan nations, and they harvested crops that others had planted.
English Standard VersionAnd he gave them the lands of the nations, and they took possession of the fruit of the peoples’ toil,
Berean Standard BibleHe gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor,
King James BibleAnd gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people;
New King James VersionHe gave them the lands of the Gentiles, And they inherited the labor of the nations,
New American Standard BibleHe also gave them the lands of the nations, So that they might take possession of the fruit of the peoples’ labor,
NASB 1995He gave them also the lands of the nations, That they might take possession of the fruit of the peoples’ labor,
NASB 1977He gave them also the lands of the nations, That they might take possession of the fruit of the peoples’ labor,
Legacy Standard BibleHe gave them also the lands of the nations, That they might take possession of the fruit of the peoples’ labor,
Amplified BibleHe gave them the lands of the nations [of Canaan], So that they would possess the fruits of those peoples’ labor,
Christian Standard BibleHe gave them the lands of the nations, and they inherited what other peoples had worked for.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe gave them the lands of the nations, and they inherited what other peoples had worked for.
American Standard VersionAnd he gave them the lands of the nations; And they took the labor of the peoples in possession:
Contemporary English VersionThe Lord gave them the land and everything else the nations had worked for.
English Revised VersionAnd he gave them the lands of the nations; and they took the labour of the peoples in possession:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe gave them the lands of [other] nations, and they inherited what others had worked for
Good News TranslationHe gave them the lands of other peoples and let them take over their fields,
International Standard VersionHe gave to them the land of nations; they inherited the labor of other people
NET BibleHe handed the territory of nations over to them, and they took possession of what other peoples had produced,
New Heart English BibleHe gave them the lands of the nations. They took the labor of the peoples in possession,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labor of the people; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor,
World English BibleHe gave them the lands of the nations. They took the labor of the peoples in possession, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He gives to them the lands of nations, "" And they possess the labor of peoples,
Young's Literal Translation And He giveth to them the lands of nations, And the labour of peoples they possess,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he will give to them the lands of the nations, and they will inherit the labor of the people; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he gave them the lands of the Gentiles: and they possessed the labours of the people:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he gave them the regions of the Gentiles, and they possessed the labors of the peoples,
New American Bible
He gave them the lands of the nations, they took possession of the wealth of the peoples,
New Revised Standard Version
He gave them the lands of the nations, and they took possession of the wealth of the peoples,Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
And gave them the lands of the Gentiles; and they inherited the labor of the people.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He gave them the lands of the Gentiles and they inherited the toil of the peoplesOT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
And He gave them the lands of the nations, And they took the labour of the peoples in possession;
Brenton Septuagint Translation
and gave them the lands of the heathen; and they inherited the labours of the people;
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Context Tell of His Wonders… 43He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy. 44He gave themthe landsof the nations,that they might inheritthe fruit of others’ labor,45that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!…
Cross References Deuteronomy 6:10-11And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, / with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied,
Joshua 24:13So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’
Nehemiah 9:25They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.
Deuteronomy 7:1When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—
Exodus 3:8I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Numbers 13:27And they gave this account to Moses: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and indeed, it is flowing with milk and honey. Here is some of its fruit!
Deuteronomy 8:7-9For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper.
Deuteronomy 11:10-12For the land that you are entering to possess is not like the land of Egypt, from which you have come, where you sowed your seed and irrigated on foot, like a vegetable garden. / But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. / It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year.
Deuteronomy 32:49“Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession.
Ezekiel 20:6On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands.
Acts 13:19And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.
Hebrews 4:8For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.
Acts 7:45And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,
Acts 7:17As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
Acts 7:5He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.
Treasury of Scripture And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labor of the people; gave Psalm 44:2,3How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them;how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out… Psalm 78:55 He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents. Psalm 80:8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. inherited Deuteronomy 6:10,11 And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, … Joshua 5:11 And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the passover, unleavened cakes, and parchedcorn in the selfsame day. Joshua 13:7 Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh, the labour. Jump to Previous FellFruitHeathenHeirHeritageInheritedLandsNationsOthersPeoplesPossessPossessionToilToiledWorkJump to Next FellFruitHeathenHeirHeritageInheritedLandsNationsOthersPeoplesPossessPossessionToilToiledWorkPsalm 105 1.An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7.The story of God's providence over Abraham16.Over Joseph23.Over Jacob in Egypt26.Over Moses delivering the Israelites37.Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.He gave them the lands of the nationsThis phrase refers to God's fulfillment of His promise to the Israelites, granting them the land of Canaan. This act is rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit a specific land ( Genesis 15:18-21). The "nations" here refers to the various Canaanite tribes that inhabited the land before the Israelites' conquest. This transfer of land is a demonstration of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises. It also serves as a type of the ultimate inheritance believers receive through Christ, as seen in the New Testament ( Hebrews 4:8-10). that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor
This phrase highlights the Israelites receiving the benefits of the land without having to toil for them initially. The "fruit of others' labor" includes the cities, vineyards, and fields established by the previous inhabitants (Deuteronomy 6:10-11). This concept is a recurring theme in Scripture, illustrating God's provision and grace. It also serves as a reminder of the spiritual inheritance believers receive through Christ, which is not earned by works but given by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). Theologically, it underscores the idea of divine justice and the redistribution of resources according to God's will. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is the one who gives the lands to His people. This reflects His sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises. 2. The IsraelitesThe recipients of the lands, representing God's chosen people who inherit the blessings and promises given to their forefathers. 3. The NationsRefers to the various peoples and territories that God allowed the Israelites to conquer and inhabit, fulfilling His promise to Abraham. 4. The Promised LandThe land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant. 5. The Labor of OthersRepresents the work and cultivation done by the previous inhabitants of the land, which the Israelites inherited without having to toil for it themselves. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is faithful to His promises, as seen in His provision of the land to the Israelites. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives. Unmerited FavorThe Israelites received lands and resources they did not work for, illustrating God's grace. We, too, receive blessings from God that we do not earn, reminding us of His grace in our lives. Stewardship of BlessingsJust as the Israelites were given lands to steward, we are called to be good stewards of the blessings and resources God provides us. God's SovereigntyThe transfer of land from one nation to another demonstrates God's control over nations and history. We can find peace in knowing that God is sovereign over our circumstances. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105
Who was Ham in the Bible?
(Psalm 44:1-3) How can we verify historically or archaeologically that God 'drove out the nations' and gave Israel the land?
Psalm 149:7 - Given the psalm's directive to carry out judgments on other nations, how does this reconcile with modern views on religious tolerance?
What is the Bible's stance on astrology?Verse 44. - And gave them the lands of the heathen (see Joshua 8-12.). Andthey inherited the labour of the people; rather, of the peoples (comp. Deuteronomy 6:10, 11).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew He gaveוַיִּתֵּ֣ן(way·yit·tên)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, setthem the landsאַרְצ֣וֹת(’ar·ṣō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 776:Earth, landof the nations,גּוֹיִ֑ם(gō·w·yim)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471:A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locuststhat they might inheritיִירָֽשׁוּ׃(yî·rā·šū)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3423:To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruinthe fruit of others’ labor,וַעֲמַ֖ל(wa·‘ă·mal)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5999:Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind
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