Jeremiah 13:11
This belt is tight around your waist, and that is how tightly I held onto the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. I wanted them to be my people. I wanted to make them famous, so that other nations would praise and honor me, but they refused to obey me.
Jeremiah 33:9
Jerusalem will be my source of joy, praise, and honor. All the nations on earth will hear about all the blessings that I will give to Jerusalem. They will be afraid and tremble because of all the prosperity that I will provide for it.'
Exodus 19:5-6
If you will obey me and are faithful to the terms of my covenant, then out of all the nations you will be my own special possession, for all the earth is mine.
Psalm 81:11
My people did not listen to my voice. Israel did not obey me.
Isaiah 43:21
I have formed these people for myself. They will praise me.
Deuteronomy 4:7
What great nation is there, who has God so near to them? For we call on Jehovah our God for all things!
Deuteronomy 26:18
Jehovah declared you to be his people and a treasured possession. Obey his commandments and receive his promise.
Deuteronomy 32:10-15
He found his people in a desert land, in a barren place where animals howl. He guarded them, took care of them, and protected them because they were the precious apple (pupil) of his eye.
Psalm 135:4
For Jehovah has chosen Jacob for Himself and Israel for his special treasure (property).
Psalm 147:20
He has done nothing like this for any other nation. The other nations do not know the decisions he has handed down. Praise Jehovah!
Isaiah 62:12
They will be called the holy people reclaimed (repurchased) by Jehovah! You will be called searched for, a City Not Deserted.
Jeremiah 6:17
I set watchmen over you. I said: 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet! But they said: 'We will not listen!'
Jeremiah 7:26
Yet they did not listen to me or incline their ear. Instead they stiffened their neck (became stubborn). They did more evil than their fathers.
Jeremiah 13:10
The people of Judah are evil and stubborn. They do not listen to me. They do whatever they want and even worship other gods. When I am finished with these people, they will be good for nothing, just like this linen belt.
Jeremiah 32:20
You set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt. Even to this day both in Israel and among mankind you have made a name for yourself.
John 5:37-40
The Father who sent me testifies about me. You have not heard his voice nor seen him at any time.
1 Peter 2:9
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.