Jeremiah 13:11
For,' I say, 'just as shorts cling tightly to a person's body, so I bound the whole nation of Israel and the whole nation of Judah tightly to me.' I intended for them to be my special people and to bring me fame, honor, and praise. But they would not obey me.
Jeremiah 33:9
All the nations will hear about all the good things which I will do to them. This city will bring me fame, honor, and praise before them for the joy that I bring it. The nations will tremble in awe at all the peace and prosperity that I will provide for it.'
Exodus 19:5-6
And now, if you will diligently listen to me and keep my covenant, then you will be my special possession out of all the nations, for all the earth is mine,
Psalm 81:11
But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.
Isaiah 43:21
the people whom I formed for myself, so they might praise me."
Deuteronomy 4:7
In fact, what other great nation has a god so near to them like the Lord our God whenever we call on him?
Deuteronomy 26:18
And today the Lord has declared you to be his special people (as he already promised you) so you may keep all his commandments.
Deuteronomy 32:10-15
The Lord found him in a desolate land, in an empty wasteland where animals howl. He continually guarded him and taught him; he continually protected him like the pupil of his eye.
Psalm 135:4
Indeed, the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession.
Psalm 147:20
He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the Lord!
Isaiah 62:12
They will be called, "The Holy People, the Ones Protected by the Lord." You will be called, "Sought After, City Not Abandoned."
Jeremiah 6:17
The Lord said, "I appointed prophets as watchmen to warn you, saying: 'Pay attention to the warning sound of the trumpet!'" But they said, "We will not pay attention!"
Jeremiah 7:26
But your ancestors did not listen to me nor pay attention to me. They became obstinate and were more wicked than even their own forefathers.'"
Jeremiah 13:10
These wicked people refuse to obey what I have said. They follow the stubborn inclinations of their own hearts and pay allegiance to other gods by worshiping and serving them. So they will become just like these linen shorts which are good for nothing.
Jeremiah 32:20
You did miracles and amazing deeds in the land of Egypt which have had lasting effect. By this means you gained both in Israel and among humankind a renown that lasts to this day.
John 5:37-40
And the Father who sent me has himself testified about me. You people have never heard his voice nor seen his form at any time,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.