Psalms 135:4
What does Psalms 135:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 135:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, AndIsrael for his own possession.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, AndIsrael for his own possession.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For the Lord has taken Jacob for himself, and Israel for his property.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For Jacob hath Jah chosen for Himself, Israel for His peculiar treasure.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who alone doth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For Jah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, Israel for his own possession.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 105:6
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
- Deuteronomy 10:15
Only Jehovah had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all peoples, as at this day.
- Deuteronomy 32:9
For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
- 1 Samuel 12:22
For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.
- Psalms 33:12
Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah, The people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
- Isaiah 41:8
But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend,
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