Deuteronomy 32:9
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
American King James Version (AKJV)
For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For Jehovah's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
For the Lord's wealth is his people; Jacob is the land of his heritage.
Webster's Revision
For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
World English Bible
For Yahweh's portion is his people. Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
English Revised Version (ERV)
For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Definitions for Deuteronomy 32:9
Clarke's Deuteronomy 32:9 Bible Commentary
The Lord's portion is his people - What an astonishing saying! As holy souls take God for their portion, so God takes them for his portion. He represents himself as happy in his followers; and they are infinitely happy in, and satisfied with, God as their portion. This is what is implied in being a saint. He who is seeking for an earthly portion, has little commerce with the Most High.
Barnes's Deuteronomy 32:9 Bible Commentary
These verses set forth in figurative language the helpless and hopeless state of the nation when God took pity on it, and the love and care which He bestowed on it.
Wesley's Deuteronomy 32:9 Bible Commentary
32:9 His people - It is no wonder God had so great a regard to this people, for he chose them out of all mankind to be his peculiar portion.
