The Israelites did not choose Jehovah as their God; rather, Jehovah chose them to accomplish his purpose — that is, to prepare the way for the Messiah.
Mitte iisraellased ei valinud Jehoovat oma Jumalaks, vaid Jehoova valis nemad, et teostada oma eesmärk, milleks oli tee valmistamine Messiale.