08/03/2025
The Bible contains numerous verses about the nation of Israel, highlighting God's covenant with them, their unique role, and His promises to them. Key themes include God's choice of Israel, His protection over them, their responsibility as stewards of His word, and the eventual restoration of the nation.
God's Choice and Covenant:
Deuteronomy 7:6:
"For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession." This verse emphasizes Israel's special status as God's chosen people.
Deuteronomy 14:2:
"for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the LORD has chosen you to be his treasured possession."
Genesis 12:3:
"I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." This verse highlights the covenant God made with Abraham, promising blessings through his descendants.
God's Protection and Promises:
Zechariah 2:8:
"For this is what the Lord Almighty says: 'After the Glorious One has sent me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye." This verse emphasizes God's fierce protection over Israel.
Deuteronomy 33:29:
"Blessed are you, Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. Your enemies will cower before you, and you will tread on their heights." Christians for Israel International says this verse highlights Israel's blessedness and the defeat of their enemies.
Isaiah 46:4b:
"I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." This verse speaks of God's enduring support and deliverance of Israel.
Israel's Role and Responsibility:
Romans 3:2:
"What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God." This verse emphasizes Israel's role as stewards of God's word.
Psalm 147:19-20:
"He has revealed his word to Jacob, his laws and decrees to Israel. He has done this for no other nation; they do not know his laws. Praise the Lord." This highlights Israel's privilege of receiving and preserving God's law.
Exodus 19:6:
"and you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites." This verse describes Israel's desired role as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
Restoration and Future:
Ezekiel 37:21-22:
"This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will take the Israelites out of the nations where they have gone. I will gather them from all around and bring them back into their own land. I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel." according to Bible Study Tools, this verse speaks of the future regathering and unification of Israel.
Romans 11:26:
"And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: 'The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob.'" This verse speaks of the future salvation of all Israel.
