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He shows his word to Jacob; His statutes and his ordinances to Israel.
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God's Word: A Special Gift
Commentators unanimously highlight that while all creation displays God's power, the gift of His written Word (His laws, promises, and gospel) is a unique and superior blessing reserved for His people. John Calvin calls this revelation the "crowning part of true, solid happiness," distinguishing God's people from all other nations and providing the light of eternal life. This is a profound act of love and favor.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He showeth his word unto Jacob — Margin, words. His commands; his promises; his laws. The things previously referred to pertain to …
19th Century
Anglican
Jacob ... Israel. —As in the other two sections into which the psalm divides (Psalms 147:6–11), the thought passes fro…
Baptist
He shows his word to Jacob, his statutes and his judgments to Israel.
The rest of the world can only see him in nature, but his own …
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16th Century
Protestant
He announces His words to Jacob, and so on. Here, a different kind of word is spoken of than what was previously mentioned; for G…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He showeth his word unto Jacob From the things of nature and providence, the psalmist passes to the blessings of gra…
The church, like Jerusalem of old, built up and preserved by the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, is exhorted to praise him for all the benefits…
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