Mazmur 47:4
Konteks47:4 He picked out for us a special land 1
to be a source of pride for 2 Jacob, 3 whom he loves. 4 (Selah)
Mazmur 147:19-20
Konteks147:19 He proclaims his word to Jacob,
his statutes and regulations to Israel.
147:20 He has not done so with any other nation;
they are not aware of his regulations.
Praise the Lord!
[47:4] 1 tn Heb “he chose for us our inheritance.” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a preterite (see “subdued” in v. 3).
[47:4] 2 tn Heb “the pride of.” The phrase is appositional to “our inheritance,” indicating that the land is here described as a source of pride to God’s people.
[47:4] 4 sn Jacob whom he loves. The Lord’s covenantal devotion to his people is in view.