Psalm 16:5
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot."
Word-by-Word Analysis
יְהֹוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
חֵלֶק
chêleq
properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
נַחֲלָה
nachălâh
properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
כּוֹס
kôwç
a cup (as a container), often figuratively, a lot (as if a potion); also some unclean bird, probably an owl (perhaps from the cup-like cavity of its e...
תָּמַךְ
tâmak
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
גּוֹרָל
gôwrâl
properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
Key Terms in This Verse
תָּמַךְ tâmak
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
Study H8551 →כּוֹס kôwç
a cup (as a container), often figuratively, a lot (as if a potion); also some unclean bird, probably an owl (perhaps from the cup-like cavity of its eye)
Study H3563 →גּוֹרָל gôwrâl
properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
Study H1486 →נַחֲלָה nachălâh
properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
Study H5159 →Cross References
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
For the LORD’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he ...
For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
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