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What does it mean to be G-d's chosen people (Commentary on Chapter 19 of Shemot or Exodus)
Title: What does it mean to be G-d's chosen people (Commentary on Chapter 19 of Shemot or Exodus)
Category: Literature / English
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What does it mean to be G-d's chosen people (Commentary on Chapter 19 of Shemot or Exodus)
The Chosen People
It is said that the Jews are God’s chosen people but is being the “chosen people” a “privilege” or more of an obligation? In Shemot 19 Verses 5 and 6 God commands Moshe to tell the Israelites that they are his chosen people. God says, “You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Me. Now then, if you obey My covenant, you …showed first 75 words of 402 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 402 total…is obvious that there really is not a choice. You must accept Gods commandments because if you do not you will be alone in the desert. Who would provide you with food, shelter and protection? The truth is that although this covenant with God benefits the Israelites it was forced upon them and they had no choice but to accept. Is this freedom? That is up to each person to decide for himself or herself.
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