Texts · 21 · Yhwh and His People
'On eagles' wings'
God reminds Israel at Sinai: I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. If you keep my covenant, you'll be my treasured possession.
Liberation leads to covenant.
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The people had purified themselves for this terrifying moment of fire, smoke, and earthquake.
Bible reference: Exodus 19:4–6
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 334
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