Exodus 19:5 akjv — Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me abov…

American King James Version

"Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people: for all the earth is mine: "

— Exodus 19:5, American King James Version

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Exodus 19 — Context

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For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the wilderness; and there Israel camped before the mount.

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And Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shall you say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel;

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You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to myself.

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Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people: for all the earth is mine:

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And you shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel. ¶

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And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him.

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And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD has spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people to the LORD.

Exodus 19:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 19:5 say?
Exodus 19:5 in the American King James Version reads: “Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people: for all the earth is mine: ”
Where is Exodus 19:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 19:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 19, verse 5.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 19:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 19:5 in?
Exodus 19:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 19:5?
Exodus 19:5 reads (AKJV): “Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people: for all the earth is mine: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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