Later, many non - Israelites were also included in this nation, for Peter went on to say: “You were once not a people, but are now God’s people. ” ​ — 1 Pet. 2: 10.
Hiljem arvati selle rahva hulka ka palju mitteiisraellasi, nagu ilmneb Peetruse edasistest sõnadest: „Oli aeg, mil te ei olnud rahvas, nüüd aga olete Jumala rahvas ”.