Indeed, the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession.

And now, if you will diligently listen to me and keep my covenant, then you will be my special possession out of all the nations, for all the earth is mine,

And today the Lord has declared you to be his special people (as he already promised you) so you may keep all his commandments.

Now, to show my commitment to the temple of my God, I donate my personal treasure of gold and silver to the temple of my God, in addition to all that I have already supplied for this holy temple.

I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight – a harem of beautiful concubines!

For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. He has chosen you to be his people, prized above all others on the face of the earth.

For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. He has chosen you to be his people, prized above all others on the face of the earth.

“They will belong to me,” says the Lord who rules over all, “in the day when I prepare my own special property. I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.