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Deuteronomy 26:18,19
And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and thatthou shouldest keep all his commandments; …

Exodus 15:16
Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall beas still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over,which thou hast purchased.

Exodus 19:5,6
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earthis mine: …

lot [heb] cord

Micah 2:5
Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot in the congregation of the LORD.

Jacob His allotted inheritance
The use of "Jacob" here is significant as it refers to the patriarch whose name was changed to Israel, representing the entire nation. The term "allotted inheritance" suggests a deliberate choice and a legal claim, much like the division of land among tribes. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, where the descendants of Jacob were to inherit the land of Canaan (Genesis 28:13-15). Theologically, this inheritance is not just physical but also spiritual, as Israel is called to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:6). This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament understanding of believers as God's inheritance, with the church being grafted into the promises made to Israel (Romans 11:17-24).

“ But the LORD’s portion …” (Deuteronomy 32:9). The opening “But” signals a sharp contrast with the previous verse, where God parceled out lands to every nation (Deuteronomy 32:8).

• Nations receive land; the LORD Himself claims something better—people.

•Psalm 24:1 reminds us He already owns the earth, yet He chooses a special “portion” distinct from mere terrain.

• InExodus 19:5-6 God makes the same point: “you will be My treasured possession.”

• This choice flows from covenant love, not Israel’s merit (Deuteronomy 7:7-8).

“ … is His people …” God stakes His claim on a community, not commodities.

• The phrase turns property language upside down: the people belong to Him, yet He also belongs to them (Jeremiah 31:33).

•Isaiah 43:1 echoes the thought—“I have called you by name; you are Mine.”

• Relationship, protection, and purpose flow from that ownership (Psalm 100:3).

Naming “Jacob” personalizes the covenant.

• “Jacob” recalls the patriarch renamed Israel (Genesis 32:28), anchoring the promise in real history.

• It highlights grace: God chose a flawed man and his descendants (Genesis 28:13-15).

• Using the older name stirs family memories, urging the nation to remember who they are before wandering after other gods (Deuteronomy 32:15-18).

“ … His allotted inheritance.” In earthly terms Israel inherits land; astonishingly, God speaks of Israel as His inheritance.

•Psalm 33:12 rejoices, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance.”

• The image carries legal weight: God has irrevocably tied His reputation to this people (1 Samuel 12:22).

• It also hints at future security; because the inheritance belongs to Him, He will guard it (Zechariah 2:8).

• Through Christ, believing Gentiles are grafted into this saving plan (Romans 11:17), becoming “heirs of God” while never canceling Israel’s unique role (Romans 11:29).

Deuteronomy 32:9 sets Israel apart as the LORD’s treasured possession. While other nations receive boundaries and territories, God chooses a people for Himself, recalling Jacob’s story and pledging covenant fidelity. The verse comforts every believer who has joined that covenant through Christ: if God calls you His inheritance, He will never forsake you, and His ownership brings both identity and everlasting security.

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