The Jewish people, often referred to as the Israelites in the Old Testament, hold a unique position in biblical history as the chosen people of God. This special relationship is marked by divine covenants, promises, and a protective hand that has guided them through various trials and tribulations.

Covenantal Relationship

The foundation of God's special protection over the Jews is rooted in the covenants made with the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In Genesis 12:2-3 , God promises Abraham, "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you." This covenant establishes the Jews as a people set apart for God's purposes, with a promise of blessing and protection.

Divine Deliverance

Throughout their history, the Jews have experienced God's deliverance in miraculous ways. The Exodus from Egypt is a prime example, where God, through Moses, led the Israelites out of slavery with signs and wonders. Exodus 14:13-14 records Moses' assurance to the people: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."

Protection in the Promised Land

Upon entering the Promised Land, the Israelites continued to experience God's protection against their enemies. In Joshua 1:5 , God reassures Joshua, "No man shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." This promise underscores God's ongoing commitment to safeguard His people as they settled in the land He had given them.

Preservation Through Exile

Even during periods of judgment and exile, God's protective hand remained over the Jewish people. The Babylonian exile, a time of great distress, was also a period where God's promises of restoration and protection were reaffirmed. Jeremiah 29:11 offers hope: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." This assurance highlights God's enduring commitment to His covenant people, even in times of discipline.

Messianic Promise

The ultimate expression of God's protection and blessing for the Jews is found in the promise of the Messiah. Isaiah 9:6-7 prophesies the coming of a Savior: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This promise not only signifies protection but also the hope of redemption and eternal peace through the Messiah.

Continued Protection

The New Testament reaffirms God's faithfulness to the Jewish people. In Romans 11:1-2 , the Apostle Paul writes, "I ask then, has God rejected His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew." This passage emphasizes that God's protective covenant with the Jews remains intact, underscoring His unchanging nature and the enduring nature of His promises.

Throughout biblical history, the Jews have been under God's special protection, a testament to His faithfulness and the irrevocable nature of His covenants. This divine protection is a central theme in understanding the unique role of the Jewish people in God's redemptive plan for humanity.Deuteronomy 32:10,11
He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.
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Deuteronomy 33:27-29
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before you; and shall say, Destroy them.
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Psalm 105:13-15
When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
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Psalm 121:3-5
He will not suffer your foot to be moved: he that keeps you will not slumber.
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Ezra, the Priest and Scribe
... times of Esther and Mordecai, the Jews in Medo ... This knowledge of the conditions under
which they would ... The blessing of God, however, did not make unnecessary ...
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The Foundation of the Church among the Jews
... the Word[50]." [Sidenote: Still confined to Jews, and Samaritans, or ... we read, continued
at Jerusalem, doubtless by God's command and under His special ...
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The First Kings.
... divided and weakened, until the Jews were conquered ... tired of the sovereignty of God,
visible only in ... Under their second monarch they quarrelled among themselves ...
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On the Sacramentals
... did say that He was King of the Jews, but He ... boiling oil, but was miraculously saved
by God (see Butler's ... to indicate that we place ourselves under the special ...
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An Index to Find a Psalm Suited to Particular Subjects or ...
... reigns, [604]93, [605]96, [606]97. Jews: see Israel. ... of original and actual sin,
[763]51; plentiful with God, [764]130. Patience under afflictions, [765]39; ...
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The Historical Books.
... throughout from mentioning the name of God, although he ... to the fervent prayers of
the Jews in connection ... an account of the establishment, under the auspices of ...
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Trinity Sunday the Article of Faith on the Trinity.
... of sins: but he who neglects it is under the wrath of ... So did Paul reprove the Jews
and cavilers of his day when they presumed to comprehend God with their ...
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Hell on Earth
... It was the fashion of the old Jews when a man ... next, and I wish you to pay special
attention to ... those baits"if we put ourselves under God's protection"if we ...
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Jewish Rejecters and Gentile Receivers
... 'Taking God's word under wise protection ... The necessity that the word should first
be spoken to the Jews continued to be recognised, in each new sphere of ...
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The Destruction of Jerusalem.
... rejection of divine love and mercy, the Jews had caused ... It is the restraining power
of God that prevents mankind from passing fully under the control ...
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