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God's Chosen Inheritance
Commentators explain that the "inheritance" originally referred to the Promised Land, which God specifically chose for Israel. This land was considered "the glory of Jacob," a tangible sign of God's special, distinguishing love and favor for His people, setting them apart from all other nations.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 47:4
18th Century
Theologian
He shall choose our inheritance for us - He has chosen or selected the land which we inherit. Of all the countries which compose th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 47:4
19th Century
Bishop
The excellence of Jacob. —This phrase, which literally means the loftiness of Jacob, is used in Nahum 2:2 of the national…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 47:1–9
19th Century
Preacher
O clap your hands, all you people; shout to God with the voice of triumph. For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great king over all the …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 47:4
16th Century
Theologian
He hath chosen our inheritance for us. The inspired poet here celebrates more distinctly the special grace that God, in his goodness, had …
John Gill
On Psalms 47:4
17th Century
Pastor
He shall choose our inheritance for us
Either a portion in this life; God knows what is best for his people, …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 47:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The God with whom we have to do is a God of awful majesty. The universal and absolute sovereignty of a holy God would be too terrible for us even t…