Deuteronomy 26:18

Verse

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,

American Standard Version (1901)

and Jehovah hath avouched thee this day to be a people for his own possession, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments;

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord has made it clear this day that you are a special people to him, as he gave you his word; and that you are to keep all his orders;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord hath chosen thee this day, to be his peculiar people, as he hath spoken to thee, and to keep all his commandments:

Free Bible Version

Today the Lord has announced that you are a special people who belong to him as he promised. He has announced that you are to keep all his commandments.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Lord hath set thee vp this day, to be a precious people vnto him (as hee hath promised thee) and that thou shouldest keepe all his commandements,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments;

One Unity Resource Bible

Adonai has declared today that you are le'am segulah ·people of special treasure· for his own possession, as he has promised you, and that you should keep all his mitzvot ·instructions·.

Translation for Translators

And today Yahweh has declared that you are his people, which is what he promised that you would be, and he commands you to obey all his commands.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Today Yahweh has declared that you are a people who are his own possession, as he had promised you, and that you are to keep all his commandments,

Noah Webster Bible

And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldst keep all his commandments;

World English Bible

Yahweh has declared today that you are a people for his own possession, as he has promised you, and that you should keep all his commandments.

Young's Literal Translation

'And Jehovah hath caused thee to promise to-day to become His people, a peculiar treasure, as He hath spoken to thee, and to keep all His commands;

Context

Obey the LORD’s Commands

¹⁷Today you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances, and listen to His voice.¹⁸And today the LORD has proclaimed that you are His people and treasured possession as He promised, that you are to keep all His commandments,¹⁹that He will set you high in praise and name and honor above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the LORD your God, as He has promised.

Sermons

To His Parents

George Fox

Summary

In Deuteronomy 26:18, God reaffirms His covenant with the Israelites, declaring them to be His treasured possession and a people holy to Himself. This verse emphasizes the special relationship between God and His chosen people, highlighting the importance of obedience and devotion to Him. By following His commandments and walking in His ways, the Israelites demonstrate their commitment to God and receive His blessings and protection. Ultimately, Deuteronomy 26:18 underscores the significance of living in covenant relationship with God, recognizing His sovereignty and faithfulness in their lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the Lord hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people,.... Affirmed and declared them to be his special people, above all people on the face of the earth, and that they were looked upon and considered by him as his jewels, his peculiar treasure: as he hath promised thee; on condition of their obedience to him, as he did in Exo 19:5, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments; at the same time declared this as his will, that they should observe all his precepts, to which they were laid under obligation by the special favour and peculiar privileges he bestowed upon them, Deu 7:6. The Targums interpret both these verses of the people of Israel choosing and making the Lord their King, and of his being made King over them; and so it respects their peculiar form of civil government, being a theocracy. The Lord's people in Christ are a peculiar people; they are distinct from all people, and are peculiarly regarded by him; they are the objects of his peculiar love, and receive peculiar favours from him; and whom having chosen and redeemed, he calls by his special grace, and witnesses their special relation to him by his Spirit; which grace obliges and excites them to a cheerful obedience to his commands.