Deuteronomy 14:2
The Scripture
(2) For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with the Passover celebration and gives detailed instructions for the offering of the firstfruits and the burnt offering, stressing communal worship and obedience to God’s commands. It teaches that the people must present their sacrifices as a sign of loyalty and a way to keep the covenant with God.
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