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Deuteronomy 26:18 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 26:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 26 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments;”
Deuteronomy 26:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:18
And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people—God's reciprocal declaration, using the same verb he'emircha (הֶאֱמִֽירְךָ). Peculiar people translates Hebrew am segulah (עַם סְגֻלָּה), meaning treasured possession, prized property, or special treasure (see also Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 7:6, 14:2). As he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments—God's choosing Israel wasn't arbitrary favoritism but purposeful selection for covenant obedience and witness to the nations.The concept of segulah appears in ancient royal contexts, referring to a king's ...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 26:18
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“and Yahweh has chosen you to be a people for his own possession”
“above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.”
“as he has sworn to you; if you shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“and I will be to you a God; and you shall know that I am Yahweh your God”
“and you shall be clean: from all your filthiness”
“But now is made manifest”
“when I consider all of your commandments.”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”
“although I was a husband to them”