Psa 147:19 | MHM | STEP | v. 19–20 : Israel should praise God for giving them His word and laws. He shows his word unto Jacob, his statutes and judgments unto Israel (Psalm 147:19 ). Other nations did not receive these blessings (Psalm 147:20 ). God’s word is more valuable than peace or food. Israel’s laws came from God, and they had prophets and priests to guide them. This was a special gift. No other nation had the same privilege. For this, Israel should thank and obey God. Jesus also said, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself to us, and not to the world? (John 14:22 ). It is because God chose to do so out of His goodness.

‏ Psalms 147:19

v. 19–20: Israel should praise God for giving them His word and laws. He shows his word unto Jacob, his statutes and judgments unto Israel (Psalm 147:19 ^a). Other nations did not receive these blessings (Psalm 147:20 ^b). God’s word is more valuable than peace or food. Israel’s laws came from God, and they had prophets and priests to guide them. This was a special gift. No other nation had the same privilege. For this, Israel should thank and obey God. Jesus also said, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself to us, and not to the world? (John 14:22 ^c). It is because God chose to do so out of His goodness.