Deuteronomy 7:6 meaning and explanation

For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 7:6, Berean Standard Bible

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Moses is speaking to Israel on the plains of Moab, just before they enter Canaan. The verse gives the reason for the commands around it: Israel is to tear down pagan altars because they belong to the LORD in a unique way.

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