Deuteronomy 26:19

And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken.

Cross-references

In Deuteronomy 4:7, the uniqueness of Israel among nations—God near to them—parallels the promise of being set high above all nations.

Deuteronomy 7:6 uses identical phrasing—'a people holy to the LORD'—reinforcing Israel's elect status as God's treasured possession.

In Deuteronomy 28:1, the identical promise 'set you high above all the nations' is given conditionally on obedience.

Deuteronomy 28:9 restates the promise of being a holy people, conditional on obedience, linking covenant blessing to this identity.

Deuteronomy 14:2 repeats the exact phrase 'a people holy to the LORD' and 'treasured possession,' reinforcing Israel's distinct identity.

Deuteronomy 32:9 declares Israel as the LORD's portion, which echoes the idea of being a chosen, holy people set apart for God.

Deuteronomy 29:13 describes God establishing Israel as His people, a broader covenant promise related to the holy status here.

Exodus 19:6 Allusion

Exodus 19:6 is the original source of the 'kingdom of priests and holy nation' promise that Deuteronomy 26:19 recalls and reiterates.

1 Peter 2:9 Allusion

1 Peter 2:9 applies the same 'royal priesthood, holy nation' language to the church, showing continuity of God's chosen people.

Ezekiel 16:12-14 describes Israel as a queen adorned with fame and beauty among nations — a vivid parallel to being set high in praise and honor.

Isaiah 62:12 directly calls Israel 'the Holy People', fulfilling the promise of being a people holy to the Lord.

Jeremiah 13:11 repeats the exact phrase 'for my renown and praise and honor', applying it to God's binding of Israel.

Leviticus 20:26 Related theme

Leviticus 20:26 grounds Israel's holiness in God's own holiness and their separation from other nations, echoing the same calling.

Jeremiah 2:3 calls Israel 'holy to the Lord' and 'firstfruits' — the same consecrated identity promised here.

Isaiah 63:18 laments the sanctuary trampled by enemies — a reversal of the exalted 'holy people' status promised here.

Daniel 12:7 Contrast

Daniel 12:7 describes the shattering of the holy people's power — a stark contrast to the exalted status promised here.

Jeremiah 33:9 promises Jerusalem will bring God 'renown, joy, praise and honor' before nations — similar phrase applied to the city.

Psalm 148:14 echoes this theme: God raises up a 'horn' for his people, giving praise to Israel as the people close to his heart.

1 Chronicles 17:22 affirms that God made Israel His people forever, a covenantal statement consistent with the holy status here.