Psalm 135:4
New International Version
For the LORD has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession.

New Living Translation
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own special treasure.

English Standard Version
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession.

Berean Standard Bible
For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.

King James Bible
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

New King James Version
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His special treasure.

New American Standard Bible
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel as His own possession.

NASB 1995
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His own possession.

NASB 1977
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His own possession.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Yah has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasured possession.

Amplified Bible
For the LORD has chosen [the descendants of] Jacob for Himself, Israel for His own special treasure and possession.

Christian Standard Bible
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his treasured possession.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For Yahweh has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel as His treasured possession.

American Standard Version
For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, And Israel for his own possession.

Contemporary English Version
He chose the family of Jacob and the people of Israel for his very own.

English Revised Version
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD chose Jacob to be his own and chose Israel to be his own special treasure.

Good News Translation
He chose Jacob for himself, the people of Israel for his own.

International Standard Version
It is Jacob whom the LORD chose for himself— Israel as his personal possession.

Majority Standard Bible
For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.

NET Bible
Indeed, the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession.

New Heart English Bible
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself; Israel for his own possession.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

World English Bible
For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own possession.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For YAH has chosen Jacob for Himself, "" Israel for His peculiar treasure.

Young's Literal Translation
For Jacob hath Jah chosen for Himself, Israel for His peculiar treasure.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Jah chose to himself Jacob; Israel for his property.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself: Israel for his own possession.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own possession.

New American Bible
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his treasured possession.

New Revised Standard Version
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the LORD has chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his congregation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because LORD JEHOVAH has chosen Jacob for himself and Israel for his congregation!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto Himself, And Israel for His own treasure.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
Audio Bible



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
3Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. 4For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. 5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:6
For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.

Exodus 19:5-6
Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Deuteronomy 14:2
for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.

Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Isaiah 43:20-21
The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people. / The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.

Malachi 3:17
“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.

Ephesians 1:4
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

Deuteronomy 26:18-19
And today the LORD has proclaimed that you are His people and treasured possession as He promised, that you are to keep all His commandments, / that He will set you high in praise and name and honor above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the LORD your God, as He has promised.

Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Isaiah 41:8-9
“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.

Romans 8:28-30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

1 Thessalonians 1:4
Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.


Treasury of Scripture

For the LORD has chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

the Lord

Psalm 33:12
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

Deuteronomy 7:6,7
For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth…

Deuteronomy 10:15
Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.

his peculiar

Exodus 19:5,6
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: …

Deuteronomy 32:9
For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

Malachi 3:17
And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

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Psalm 135
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. For his power
8. For his judgments
15. The vanity of idols
19. An exhortation to bless God














For the LORD
The term "LORD" in this context is derived from the Hebrew name "Yahweh," which is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, signifying God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people. The use of "LORD" here underscores the divine authority and sovereignty of God, who is actively involved in the lives of His chosen people.

has chosen
The Hebrew root for "chosen" is "bachar," which implies a deliberate and purposeful selection. This choice is not arbitrary but is based on God's sovereign will and love. In the biblical narrative, God's choosing of individuals or nations often signifies a special relationship and purpose. This choice reflects God's grace, as it is not based on merit but on His divine plan and love.

Jacob
"Jacob" refers to the patriarch whose name was later changed to Israel. Historically, Jacob is a significant figure in the Bible, representing the beginning of the nation of Israel. His life story, filled with struggles and divine encounters, symbolizes the journey of faith and transformation. The mention of Jacob highlights the personal and familial aspect of God's covenant, tracing back to the roots of the Israelite nation.

as His own
This phrase indicates possession and belonging. In Hebrew, the concept of being "His own" suggests a deep, personal relationship. It conveys the idea of being set apart for a special purpose. For Israel, being God's own meant being a people through whom God would reveal His character and purposes to the world. This relationship is marked by intimacy, protection, and divine favor.

Israel
"Israel" is both the name given to Jacob after wrestling with God and the name of the nation that descended from him. It signifies a people chosen to carry out God's redemptive plan. Historically, Israel's journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land is a testament to God's faithfulness and power. The name "Israel" embodies the collective identity and mission of God's people.

as His treasured possession
The phrase "treasured possession" comes from the Hebrew word "segullah," which denotes a special treasure or valued property. This term is used in the context of a king's personal treasure, something of immense value and importance. For Israel, being God's treasured possession meant being cherished and valued above all other nations. It signifies a unique relationship with God, marked by love, protection, and a call to holiness. This concept is echoed throughout Scripture, reminding believers of their identity and worth in God's eyes.

(4) Peculiar treasure.--A special covenant-name for Israel (Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 7:6, &c.), and of private property (1Chronicles 29:3; Ecclesiastes 2:8).

Verse 4. - For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself. This is the first reason why Israel should praise God. Israel is his people, his chosen people, selected by him out of all the nations of the earth to be his own, his inheritance (Deuteronomy 4:20; Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2, 21, etc.). And Israel for his peculiar treasure (see Exodus 19:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יָ֑הּ (yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3050: LORD -- the name of the God of Israel

has chosen
בָּחַ֣ר (bā·ḥar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 977: To try, select

Jacob
יַעֲקֹ֗ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

as His own,
ל֣וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

Israel
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

as His treasured possession.
לִסְגֻלָּתֽוֹ׃ (lis·ḡul·lā·ṯōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5459: Possession, property


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