Psalms 135

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 135 of 150

¹ Praise Jah! Praise the name of Jehovah; sing praise, servants of Jehovah;

² those who stand in the house of Jehovah in the courts of the house of our God;

³ praise Jah! For Jehovah is good! Sing praises to His name, for it is delightful.

⁴ For Jehovah has chosen Jacob to Himself, Israel for His special treasure.

Chapter Summary

An exhortation to praise Jehovah for His mercy, for His power, and for His judgment. The vanity of idols.

הָלַל praise H1984 · TWOT 500

בָּחַר chosen H977 · TWOT 231

סְגֻלָּה special treasure H5459 · TWOT 1460a

עָצָב idol H6091 · TWOT 1667c

מוֹפֵת wonder H4159 · TWOT 152a

בָּרַךְ bless H1288 · TWOT 285

Pharaoh

King of Egypt against whom Jehovah sent signs and wonders, striking Egypt's firstborn (vv. 8-9).

Sihon

King of the Amorites, one of the mighty kings Jehovah struck down (v. 11).

King of Bashan, defeated alongside Sihon as Jehovah gave their land to Israel (vv. 11-12).

Striking Egypt's First-born

God strikes the first-born of Egypt, from man to animal.

Psalms 135:8

Defeat of Sihon and Og

God strikes great nations and mighty kings, including Sihon of the Amorites and Og of Bashan.

Psalms 135:10-11

Inheritance of Canaan

God gives the land of Canaan as an inheritance to His people Israel.

Psalms 135:12

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