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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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Psalms

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 105:11

18th Century

Theologian

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan - (Genesis 13:14–15).

The lot of your inheritance - Or, t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 105:11

19th Century

Bishop

This verse marks the scope of the psalm, to show how the promise made to Abraham was fulfilled.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 105:11

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 105:11

17th Century

Pastor

Saying, unto thee will I give the land of Canaan
To each of the above persons, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 105:8–23

17th Century

Minister

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…