Exodus 34:9
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9 And he said, “O Lord, if it is true that I have found favor with you, then please travel with us. Yes, this is a stubborn and rebellious people, but please forgive our iniquity and our sins. Claim us as your own special possession.”
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Psalm 33:12
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12 What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,
whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.
Psalm 94:14
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14 The Lord will not reject his people;
he will not abandon his special possession.
Psalm 28:9
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9 Save your people!
Bless Israel, your special possession.[a]
Lead them like a shepherd,
and carry them in your arms forever.
Footnotes
- 28:9 Hebrew Bless your inheritance.
Deuteronomy 32:9
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9 “For the people of Israel belong to the Lord;
Jacob is his special possession.
Jeremiah 10:16
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16 But the God of Israel[a] is no idol!
He is the Creator of everything that exists,
including Israel, his own special possession.
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is his name!
Psalm 135:4
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4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel for his own special treasure.
Exodus 33:13-17
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13 If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. And remember that this nation is your very own people.”
14 The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”
15 Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place. 16 How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.”
17 The Lord replied to Moses, “I will indeed do what you have asked, for I look favorably on you, and I know you by name.”
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Exodus 32:9
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9 Then the Lord said, “I have seen how stubborn and rebellious these people are.
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Psalm 78:62
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62 He gave his people over to be butchered by the sword,
because he was so angry with his own people—his special possession.
Zechariah 2:12
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12 The land of Judah will be the Lord’s special possession in the holy land, and he will once again choose Jerusalem to be his own city.
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Exodus 19:5
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5 Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me.
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Matthew 28:20
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20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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Isaiah 48:4
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4 For I know how stubborn and obstinate you are.
Your necks are as unbending as iron.
Your heads are as hard as bronze.
Psalm 25:11
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11 For the honor of your name, O Lord,
forgive my many, many sins.
Numbers 14:19
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19 In keeping with your magnificent, unfailing love, please pardon the sins of this people, just as you have forgiven them ever since they left Egypt.”
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Exodus 33:3-5
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3 Go up to this land that flows with milk and honey. But I will not travel among you, for you are a stubborn and rebellious people. If I did, I would surely destroy you along the way.”
4 When the people heard these stern words, they went into mourning and stopped wearing their jewelry and fine clothes. 5 For the Lord had told Moses to tell them, “You are a stubborn and rebellious people. If I were to travel with you for even a moment, I would destroy you. Remove your jewelry and fine clothes while I decide what to do with you.”
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