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A Treasured Possession
Commentators explain that the term 'special people' comes from a Hebrew word ('segullah') meaning a 'peculiar treasure' or a king's private, prized property. God did not just select Israel; He designated them as His own cherished possession, setting them apart for a unique and intimate relationship with Himself.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 7:1–11
18th Century
Theologian
See (Deuteronomy 6:10) note.
(Deuteronomy 7:5) Their groves - Render, their idols of wood: the reference is t…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 7:6
19th Century
Bishop
An holy people. —Not merely an holy nation (), but an holy people, that is, a state o…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 7:6
16th Century
Theologian
For you are a holy people. He explains more distinctly what we have recently seen concerning God’s gratuitous love. The comparison of the …
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 7:6
17th Century
Pastor
For you are an holy people unto the Lord your God
Not sanctified in a spiritual sense, or having principles of grace…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 7:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Here is a strict caution against all friendship and fellowship with idols and idolaters. Those who are in communion with God must have no associati…