Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 7:6 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 7:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 7 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Deuteronomy 7:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 7:6
Israel's Holiness and Election: This verse declares Israel's unique identity and calling as God's chosen people. The Hebrew phrase "ki am kadosh atah l'YHWH Elohekha" (כִּי עַם קָדוֹשׁ אַתָּה לַיהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ) means "for a holy people you are to the LORD your God." The adjective "kadosh" (קָדוֹשׁ, holy) fundamentally means "set apart, consecrated, different"—not inherently morally superior but separated for God's purposes. This holiness wasn't achieved by Israel but declared by God, making it a positional rather than merely behavioral reality.Divine Choice and Election: The verb "bachar" (בָּ...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 7:6
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“and Yahweh has chosen you to be a people for his own possession”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”
“a royal priesthood”
“says Yahweh of Armies, my own possession in the day that I make”
“which you have from God? You are not your own”
“in praise”
“the first fruits of his increase: all who devour him shall be held guilty; evil shall come on them”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.”
“You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”