Psalms 147:19

“He showeth his word unto Jacob, etc.] From the things of nature and providence, the psalmist passes to the blessings of grace and goodness; for which the Lord is to be praised, particularly for his word and ordinances. The Targum interprets this of the words of the law; and indeed the law, or decalogue, was given only to the Israelites, the posterity of Jacob; as also the ceremonial and judicial laws; and even the whole Scripture, the oracles of God, were committed to them in a very peculiar manner: all which distinguished them from the Gentiles, and gave them the preference to them; (see <050406>Deuteronomy 4:6-8) (<450301>Romans 3:1,2 9:4). But the Gospel part of the word is also included;…”

“This mighty ruler and benefactor of heaven and earth is such especially to His chosen people, to whom alone (Deu 4:32-34) He has made known His will, while others have been left in darkness. Therefore unite in the great hallelujah. Next: Psalms Chapter 148”

“He showeth his word unto Jacob - Margin, words. His commands; his promises; his laws. The things which were before adverted to, pertain to the world in general. All people see his works; all enjoy the benefits of his arrangements in the seasons - in the changes which occur upon the earth; but he has especially favored his own people by giving them his laws - his revealed will. This distinguishes them above all other nations of the earth, and gives them special occasion for gratitude. His statutes and his judgments unto Israel - His laws; his written word. The word judgments here refers to the law of God as being that which he judges or determines to be right. return to 'Top of Page'”

“147:19-20 words . . . decrees . . . regulations: The Lord gave powerful words to Israel so that they might obey him (105:45).”

“showeth: Psa 76:1, Psa 78:5, Psa 103:7; Deu 33:2-4; Mal 4:4; Rom 3:2, Rom 9:4; Ti2 3:15-17 word: Heb. words, Exod. 20:1-21; Deu 4:12, Deu 4:13 \*marg. Deu 5:22 his statutes: Exod. 21:1-23:33; Deu 4:1, Deu 4:8, Deu 4:45, Deu 5:31, Deu 6:1; Mal 4:4 Psalms 147:20”