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Ezekiel 20:5 · KJV

"And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I chose Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand unto them, saying, I am the LORD your God;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

3Son of man, speak unto the elders of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye come to enquire of me? As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by you.
4Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause them to know the abominations of their fathers:
5And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I chose Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand unto them, saying, I am the LORD your God;
6In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them forth of the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands:
7Then said I unto them, Cast ye away every man the abominations of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does knowing God chose Israel impact your faith?

2

What does God's choice of Israel mean for you personally?

3

When have you felt chosen or called by God?

Life Application

identity

Reflect on your identity as a child of God and how it shapes your life.

faith

Consider how God's past actions influence your trust in Him today.

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

The land where the Israelites were enslaved before their liberation. It holds significant historical and spiritual importance in Israel's history.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse speaks of God's covenant with Israel, which is fulfilled in Jesus, who establishes a new covenant.

See also: Hebrews 8:10

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