KJV ORIGINAL
And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you will be my kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you must speak to the people of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses that Israel will be His special nation of priests, set apart to serve Him and represent Him to the world.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after God rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt and brought them to Mount Sinai. God is establishing His covenant with Israel, explaining their unique role among all nations. As a 'kingdom of priests,' they would serve as mediators between God and other peoples, just as priests mediate between God and individuals.
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