Psalm 135
Theme
Praise to God in Creation and Redemption
Outline
1-3, Hallelujah, Praise Him 4-5, Yahweh Chose Jacob, Yahweh over All Gods 6-7, Creation 8-9, Exodus 10-11, Conquest 12-13, Inheritance 14-18, Yahweh Will Vindicate Israel, Idols Dead 19-21, Bless Him, Hallelujah
Key Verse
(135:3) Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant. (135:1) Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, O you servants of the LORD!
Notes
Psalm 135 echoes themes from Psalm 115, emphasizing praise for Yahweh and critiquing idols. It addresses the people of God, highlighting Yahweh's choice of Jacob and his supremacy over other gods. The psalm features a chiastic structure, celebrating creation, the exodus, conquest, and inheritance, framed by calls to praise and conclude with "hallelujah."