Deuteronomy
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 7:6
Deuteronomy 7:6 (KJV) speaks to chosen, belonging to God, and worth in God — words set in Deuteronomy, Moses' final words to Israel. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalms 100:3“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”
2 Thessalonians 2:13“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”
Ephesians 2:19“And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.”
Romans 9:26
Common questions
What does Deuteronomy 7:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 7:6 reads: "For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth." The verse speaks to chosen, belonging to God, and worth in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Deuteronomy 7 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Deuteronomy 7:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth." is Deuteronomy 7:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Deuteronomy chapter 7.
What are some related Bible verses to Deuteronomy 7:6?
Verses that sit beside Deuteronomy 7:6 include Psalms 100:3, 1 John 3:1, and John 1:12. Reading them alongside Deuteronomy 7:6 deepens the theme of chosen.
How can I pray with Deuteronomy 7:6?
Read Deuteronomy 7:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.