Psalms 135:4
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own possession.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
In Context
3Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant.
5For I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is above all gods.
Cross References
Exodus 19:5Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine;
Deuteronomy 10:15Only the LORD had a delight in your fathers to love them, and he chose their offspring after them, even you above all peoples, as it is today.
Deuteronomy 32:9For the LORD’s portion is his people. Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Psalms 33:12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.
Isaiah 41:8“But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham my friend,
Jeremiah 51:19The portion of Jacob is not like these, for he formed all things, including the tribe of his inheritance. 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 →