Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:18
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;
18. the lot ] The Heb. word (“hebel”) means a portion not assigned by lot but measured by line; cp. R.V. mg. Canaan is co-extensive with Israel’s inheritance.
inheritance ] All nations receive an inheritance from God; Deu 32:8.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
[See comments on 1Ch 16:7]
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(18) The land of Canaan.In the Hebrew the rhythm is marred here by omission of a particle (eth), found in Psa. 105:11.
The lot.Literally, as the measuring line (comp. Psa. 16:5), i.e., as your measured or apportioned domain.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
lot = measuring line. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the boundaries marked out by it.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Unto thee: Gen 12:7, Gen 13:15, Gen 17:8, Gen 28:13, Gen 28:14, Gen 35:11, Gen 35:12
lot: Heb. cord, Mic 2:5
inheritance: Num 26:53-56, Deu 32:8