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Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine;
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A Treasured Possession
Commentators explain that the Hebrew term for “peculiar treasure” (segullah) refers to a valuable, guarded possession, like a king's private treasury. God views His people as having been “purchased” or “acquired” through His mighty acts of salvation. This same cherished status is applied to the Church in the New Testament.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A peculiar treasure - A costly possession acquired with exertion and carefully guarded. The special relation in which Israel stands, taken o…
19th Century
Anglican
A peculiar treasure. —The Hebrew sĕgullah is from a root, found in Chaldee, meaning “to earn” or “acquire.” It primarily …
16th Century
Protestant
Now, therefore. God declares that He will always be the same, and will constantly persevere209 (in blessing them), provided the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now therefore Since they had received such marks of his favour, and were laid under great obligations to him:
Moses was called up the mountain, and was employed as the messenger of this covenant. The Maker and first Mover of the covenant is God himself. Thi…
