Exodus 19:5
Exodus 19:5 in Multiple Translations
Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be mine own possession from among all peoples: for all the earth is mine:
If now you will truly give ear to my voice and keep my agreement, you will be my special property out of all the peoples: for all the earth is mine:
Now if you really obey what I say and keep the agreement with me, then out of all the nations you will be a special people that belong to me. While the whole world is mine,
Now therefore if ye wil heare my voyce in deede, and keepe my couenant, then ye shalbe my chiefe treasure aboue all people, though all the earth be mine.
'And now, if ye really hearken to My voice, then ye have kept My covenant, and been to Me a peculiar treasure more than all the peoples, for all the earth [is] Mine;
Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine;
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people: for all the earth is mine:
If therefore you will hear my voice, and keep my covenant, you shall be my peculiar possession above all people: for all the earth is mine.
So now, if you will do what I tell you and obey all that I command you, you will be my own people. All the people-groups on the earth are mine, but you will be ◄dearer/more special► to me than all the other people-groups.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 19:5
Study Notes — Exodus 19:5
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- Exodus 19:5 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 19:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 19:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 19:5
- Barnes' Notes on Exodus 19:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
- Sermons on Exodus 19:5
Context — Israel at Mount Sinai
5Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.
6And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” 7So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 14:2 | for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 7:6 | 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. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 26:18 | And today the LORD has proclaimed that you are His people and treasured possession as He promised, that you are to keep all His commandments, |
| 4 | Malachi 3:17 | “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. |
| 5 | Exodus 15:26 | saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” |
| 6 | Exodus 23:22 | But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 10:14 | Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. |
| 8 | Psalms 135:4 | For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 4:20 | Yet the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be the people of His inheritance, as you are today. |
| 10 | Titus 2:14 | He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. |
Exodus 19:5 Summary
This verse, Exodus 19:5, is a beautiful promise from God to His people, where He says that if we obey Him and keep His covenant, we will be His treasured possession. This means that God values and loves us deeply, and wants us to have a special relationship with Him. As we seek to obey God's voice, we can remember that He is the owner of the whole earth, as stated in this verse, and that we are called to be holy and set apart for Him, just like the Israelites were (see also Leviticus 20:26 and 1 Peter 2:9-10). By obeying God and keeping His covenant, we can experience the joy and privilege of being His treasured possession.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be God's treasured possession?
To be God's treasured possession means to be highly valued and loved by God, as seen in Exodus 19:5, and to have a special relationship with Him, similar to the relationship described in Deuteronomy 7:6 and Deuteronomy 14:2.
What is the condition for being God's treasured possession?
The condition for being God's treasured possession is to obey God's voice and keep His covenant, as stated in Exodus 19:5, which is reminiscent of the covenant promises in Genesis 17:1-14 and the call to obedience in Deuteronomy 8:1-5.
Does this verse apply to the church today?
While Exodus 19:5 was initially spoken to the Israelites, the principle of being God's treasured possession and a holy people applies to the church today, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9-10, where believers are called to be a holy nation and a people belonging to God.
What does it mean that the whole earth is God's?
The statement that the whole earth is God's, as seen in Exodus 19:5, emphasizes God's sovereignty and ownership over all creation, as also declared in Psalm 24:1, and reminds us of our role as stewards of the earth, as seen in Genesis 1:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my obedience to God's voice in my daily life?
- How can I deepen my understanding of God's covenant and my role in it?
- What does it mean for me to be a part of God's treasured possession, and how should this impact my relationships with others?
- In what ways can I reflect God's character and holiness in my own life, as a representative of His treasured possession?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 19:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 19:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 19:5
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 19:5
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 19:5
Sermons on Exodus 19:5
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Testimony - Part 1 by Gladys Aylward | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares their experience of being the only missionary in a heathen government and their journey of spreading the Gospel in South Shansey. Desp |
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How to Suffer Successfully by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not relying on feelings or circumstances, but instead turning to the word of God. He highlights the example of the apostle |
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Cost of Discipleship - Part 9 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downfall of the people at Frining Eye, who had initially experienced God's holiness and protection. However, within just three generations |
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Time Is Short… Don't Waste Your Life by Paul Washer | In this sermon, Paul Washer shares a powerful message about surrendering our lives to God. He tells a story about a man who opens an old trunk and dedicates every part of himself t |
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Law and Grace - Part 1 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of God and His purpose for mankind. He highlights the difference between seeing God face to f |
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The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing the person and purpose as interconnected. They express a strong burden for delivering this message and believe it is |
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Key Words: Obedience by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dedicating one's life to God and obeying His commandments. He references the Israelites in the book of Exodus, who initiall |







