What did God choose Israel to be according to Deuteronomy 7:6?
According to Deuteronomy 7:6, God chose Israel to be a holy people unto the Lord and a special people unto Himself, above all people upon the face of the earth. Moses wrote these words to the nation of Israel, emphasizing their unique, set-apart position among all the peoples of the world.
Les teaches that Deuteronomy 7:6 is positional. Moses is writing to the Jew, to the nation of Israel, so these words are directed to Israel. The verse says, “For thou art a holy people, unto the Lord thy God, the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.” Les explains that Israel has been positioned as a unique, set-aside nation of people. No one can infringe on that, and no one can invade that position that only the nation of Israel of all the people of the world enjoys.
For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
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What does Deuteronomy 7:6 say God did for Israel above all other peoples?
The Lord God chose Israel to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth, and this is stated in such plain language that it cannot be made any plainer.
Which verse in Deuteronomy 7 says Israel is a special people chosen by God?
The verse in Deuteronomy 7 that states Israel is God's chosen and special people is verse 6 (though verse 7 is the easier reference to memorize).