Psalms 135:4
For the Lord has taken Jacob for himself, and Israel for his property.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
In Context
3Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.
5I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is greater than all other gods.
Cross References
Exodus 19:5If now you will truly give ear to my voice and keep my agreement, you will be my special property out of all the peoples: for all the earth is mine:
Deuteronomy 10:15But the Lord had delight in your fathers and love for them, marking out for himself their seed after them, even you, from all peoples, as at this day.
Deuteronomy 32:9For the Lord's wealth is his people; Jacob is the land of his heritage.
Psalms 33:12Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he has taken for his heritage.
Isaiah 41:8But as for you, Israel, my servant, and you, Jacob, whom I have taken for myself, the seed of Abraham my friend:
Jeremiah 51:19The heritage of Jacob is not like these; for the maker of all things is his heritage: the Lord of armies is his name.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 135:2-5
Majesty and Goodness of God. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Praise ye the name of the Lord ; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord . 2 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord , in the courts of the house of our God, 3 Praise the Lord ; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. 4 For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure. Here is, 1. The duty we are called to—to praise the Lord, to praise his name; praise him, and again praise him. We must not only thank… Read the whole commentary →