Bible Strands
Psalms 69:36
The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will settle in it.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist declares God’s promise concerning Zion and Judah immediately following the statement that God will rebuild the cities so the people may possess them.
The words — The Hebrew יִנְחָל֑וּ (yin.cha.lu) means they will inherit, and יִשְׁכְּנוּ (yish.kə.nu) means they will dwell, pairing legal transfer with permanent residence.
The thread — The text links this inheritance and dwelling motif to Psalms 37:29, Psalms 102:28, and the apostolic application in Acts 2:39.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to accept that loving God’s name results in secure, lasting possession of the promised place.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.
Cross-references
- Psalms 102:28 The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”
- Psalms 37:29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
- Acts 2:39 This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
- James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- Isaiah 61:9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.
- John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
- Psalms 91:14 “Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
- Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
- Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.