Psalms 16:5
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup,.... This is said by Christ as a priest, and in allusion to the Levitical priests, who had no inheritance in the land of Canaan with their…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance - In contradistinction from idols. The margin here is, “of my part.” The word properly means “lot, portion, part;” and is applicable to the portion of booty…
This psalm is entitled Michtam, which some translate a golden psalm, a very precious one, more to be valued by us than gold, yea, than much fine gold, because it speaks so plainly of Christ and his…
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