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Chosen by Grace, Not Merit
Commentators stress that God's choice of His people was not based on their merit but on His own free mercy and grace. John Calvin notes this was a mercy of 'incomparable value' that separated them from the world. This divine election is presented as the primary reason God's people should offer Him praise.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 135:4
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself — The descendants of Jacob. He has selected them from among all the inhabitants of the earth to be…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 135:4
19th Century
Bishop
Peculiar treasure. This is a special covenant-name for Israel (Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 7:6, and so on) and…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 135:4
19th Century
Preacher
There is something for you who are the Lord's chosen to sing about.
"In songs of sublime adoration and praise,
You pilgrims to Zion who pr…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 135:4
16th Century
Theologian
For God has chosen Jacob. Other reasons are given later why they should praise God, drawn from His government of the world. But as it was …
John Gill
On Psalms 135:4
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord has chosen Jacob unto himself
To be his own special people, and not another's; for his own service, and…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 135:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The subject-matter of praise is the blessings of grace flowing from the everlasting love of God. The name of God as a covenant God and Father in Ch…