KJV ORIGINAL
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You descendants of Abraham, God's servant, you children of Jacob, the one God chose.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is addressing God's chosen people - the descendants of Abraham and Jacob - reminding them of their special relationship with God.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recalls God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants through Jacob (later renamed Israel). Abraham was called God's servant because of his faithful obedience, and Jacob was chosen by God to continue the covenant line despite not being the firstborn son. The psalmist is speaking to the Israelites about their identity as God's chosen people.
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