Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. New Living Translation Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. English Standard Version Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Berean Standard Bible Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. King James Bible Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. New King James Version Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. New American Standard Bible Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. NASB 1995 Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. NASB 1977 Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, children are an inheritance of Yahweh, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Amplified Bible Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the LORD, The fruit of the womb a reward. Christian Standard Bible Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, offspring, a reward. Holman Christian Standard Bible Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, children, a reward. American Standard Version Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward. Contemporary English Version Children are a blessing and a gift from the LORD. English Revised Version Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. GOD'S WORD® Translation Children are an inheritance from the LORD. They are a reward from him. Good News Translation Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a real blessing. International Standard Version Children are a gift from the LORD; a productive womb, the LORD's reward. Majority Standard Bible Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. NET Bible Yes, sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. New Heart English Bible Look, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is a reward. Webster's Bible Translation Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. World English Bible Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, sons [are] an inheritance of YHWH, "" The fruit of the womb [is] a reward. Young's Literal Translation Lo, an inheritance of Jehovah are sons, A reward is the fruit of the womb. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, sons are the inheritance of Jehovah: the reward of the fruit of the womb. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblebehold the inheritance of the Lord are children: the reward, the fruit of the womb. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Certainly sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a reward. New Revised Standard Version Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLo, children are a heritage of the LORD; and the fruit of the womb is a reward. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For the inheritance of LORD JEHOVAH is children, the reward of the fruit of the womb. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit of the womb. Audio Bible Context Children are a Heritage From the LORD…2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved. 3Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.… Cross References Genesis 33:5 When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.” Genesis 48:9 Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.” Deuteronomy 7:13 He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you. Deuteronomy 28:4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. 1 Samuel 1:27 I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, 1 Chronicles 25:5 All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. Job 42:13-16 And he also had seven sons and three daughters. / He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. / No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. ... Psalm 113:9 He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! Psalm 128:3-4 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. / In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD. Proverbs 17:6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father. Isaiah 8:18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Jeremiah 29:6 Take wives and have sons and daughters. Take wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Multiply there; do not decrease. Malachi 2:15 Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. Matthew 18:5 And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me. Treasury of Scripture See, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. children Psalm 128:3,4 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table… Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Genesis 15:4,5 And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir… Jump to Previous Body Children Fruit Gift Heritage Inheritance Reward WombJump to Next Body Children Fruit Gift Heritage Inheritance Reward WombPsalm 127 1. The virtue of God's blessing3. Good children are his gift Children The Hebrew word for "children" is "בָּנִים" (banim), which is derived from the root "בָּנָה" (banah), meaning "to build." This etymology suggests that children are integral to the building and continuation of a family and society. In the ancient Near Eastern context, children were seen as essential for the survival and prosperity of a family line. They were not only a source of labor and support but also carriers of the family name and legacy. From a conservative Christian perspective, children are viewed as a divine blessing and a vital part of God's plan for humanity, emphasizing the importance of family and generational continuity. are indeed a heritage from the LORD and the fruit of the womb is His reward Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Childrenבָּנִ֑ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son are indeed הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! a heritage נַחֲלַ֣ת (na·ḥă·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion from the LORD, יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel [and] the fruit פְּרִ֣י (pə·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of the womb הַבָּֽטֶן׃ (hab·bā·ṭen) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 990: The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything [is His] reward. שָׂ֝כָ֗ר (ḵār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7939: Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit Links Psalm 127:3 NIVPsalm 127:3 NLT Psalm 127:3 ESV Psalm 127:3 NASB Psalm 127:3 KJV Psalm 127:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 127:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 127:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 127:3 French Bible Psalm 127:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 127:3 Behold children are a heritage of Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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