Psalms 135:4
For the LORD has chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his exclusive treasure.
Updated King James Version
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 unto his name; for it is pleasant.
5For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
Cross References
Exodus 19:5Now therefore, if all of you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then all of you shall be an exclusive treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:
Deuteronomy 10:15Only the LORD had a delight in your fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.
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; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.
Isaiah 41:8But you, Israel, are my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
Jeremiah 51:19The 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.
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 →