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Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance;"
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A Down Payment on Heaven
Commentators explain that the promise of the physical land of Canaan was a tangible sign or 'down payment' for a much greater, eternal inheritance. This visible gift was meant to prove God's faithfulness and strengthen the faith of His people in all His promises, which find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan - (Genesis 13:14–15).
The lot of your inheritance - Or, t…
19th Century
Anglican
This verse marks the scope of the psalm, to show how the promise made to Abraham was fulfilled.
16th Century
Protestant
Saying, I will give thee the land of Canaan. As this was only a small portion of the blessings offered to the fathers, the prophet seems a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Saying, unto thee will I give the land of Canaan To each of the above persons, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to the…
Let us remember the Redeemer's marvelous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few in number, strangers an…
