Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:44
And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labor of the people;
44. And he gave them the lands of the nations,
And they took possession of the labour of the peoples.
See Deu 6:10-11.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
And gave them the lands of the heathen – Of the nations of the land of Palestine, according to his promise. See the notes at Psa 78:55.
And they inherited the labor of the people – The fruit of their labors. See Deu 6:10-11; Jos 13:7.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
The fruits of their labour, their cities, vineyards, olive, yards, &c.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
44. inherited the labourthatis, the fruits of their labor; their corn and vineyards (Jos21:43-45).
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
And gave them the lands of the Heathen,…. The countries of the seven nations that dwelt in Canaan; the Lord did it, who had a right to do it, being the possessor of heaven and earth; and who was provoked unto it by the sins of these Heathens, as well as promised it to his people the Israelites.
And they inherited the labour of the people; dwelled in the houses they had built, which they found full of all good things; enjoyed the vineyards and olive trees they had planted, and possessed the wells which they had dug, De 6:10. In like manner the heavenly Canaan is enjoyed by the saints without any labour of theirs; this inheritance is not of the law, nor of the works of it, it is the gift of God, Ro 4:14.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
44 And he gave them the countries of the nations The Psalmist sets forth the final cause why God in so many ways displayed his wonderful power in redeeming the people, why he did not cease to cherish and defend them in the deserts — why he gave them the possession of the land as he had promised; and this was, that they might dedicate and devote themselves wholly to his service. And, in fact, the end which God proposed in our election was, that he might have on the earth a people by whom he should be called upon and served. The more effectually to stir up the Jews to gratitude, the prophet magnifies the greatness of the divine goodness, by declaring, that they occupied far and wide the countries of the nations, and that all the property which many states had acquired with great labor, they now possessed as it were by right of inheritance. The plural number, both as to the word countries and nations, serves to exhibit in a still more striking light the divine goodness in this matter. The psalm concludes with briefly defining the manner of glorifying God, That they might keep his law It would not be enough to celebrate his grace only with the tongue. To this there must be added practical and experimental piety. And as God rejects all religious services of men’s invention, the only way of rightly serving him which remains, consists in keeping his commandments.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
44. See on Psa 78:55.
Inherited the labour Not the fields and vineyards only, but houses, cities, and all public works.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Psa 105:44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people;
Ver. 44. And gave them the lands of the heathen ] God doth not his work to the halves, he will perfect that which concerneth us, Psa 138:8 , and preserve all his unto his heavenly kingdom, 2Ti 4:18 .
And inherited the labour of the people
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
gave. Compare Psa 105:11, “will I give”, and see Structure.
the heathen = nations.
labour. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for that which is produced by it.
people = peoples.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
gave: Psa 44:2, Psa 44:3, Psa 78:55, Psa 80:8, Psa 135:10-12, Psa 136:21, Psa 136:22, Jos 11:23, Jos 21:43, Jos 23:4, Jos 24:8, Jos 24:13, Neh 9:22-25
inherited: Deu 6:10, Deu 6:11, Jos 5:11, Jos 13:7-33
the labour: That is, “the produce of their labour;” the cities and houses they had built, the vineyards they had planted, etc.
Reciprocal: Gen 15:7 – to give Exo 12:25 – when Lev 18:26 – keep Num 26:53 – General Deu 4:14 – General Deu 26:9 – he hath Jos 24:11 – the men Jdg 2:1 – have brought Jdg 18:30 – set up 1Sa 12:8 – made them 2Ki 17:37 – the statutes Neh 9:8 – hast performed Psa 80:9 – preparedst Psa 111:6 – that he Jer 32:23 – possessed Eze 18:9 – walked Luk 1:75 – General Heb 4:8 – had