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He chooses our inheritance for us, The glory of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall choose our inheritance for us - He has chosen or selected the land which we inherit. Of all the countries which compose th…
19th Century
Anglican
The excellence of Jacob. —This phrase, which literally means the loftiness of Jacob, is used in Nahum 2:2 of the national…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
He hath chosen our inheritance for us. The inspired poet here celebrates more distinctly the special grace that God, in his goodness, had …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall choose our inheritance for us
Either a portion in this life; God knows what is best for his people, …
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding psalms, the psalmist laid out the glory of the king and his kingdom; here, he now exhorts foreign nations to be converte…
