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Psalm 135:4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 135 · verse 4
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.Psalm 135:4 · King James Version
Psalm 135:4 in context
2Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
5For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
6Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
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Key words (Strong's)
- chosenbâcharproperly, to tryH977 →
- IsraelYisrâʼêlJisrael, a symbolical name of JacobH3478 →
- JacobYaʻăqôbJaakob, the Israelitish patriarchH3290 →
- LORDYâhhJah, the sacred nameH3050 →
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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 him for what he has done for us, but praise him for what he is in himself and has done for others;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-4