Later, in describing what he had done for Israel on that occasion, Jehovah stated: “I proceeded... to make a sworn statement to you and enter into a covenant with you. ” ​ — Ezek. 16: 8.
Hiljem kirjeldas Jehoova, mida ta tol korral Iisraeli rahva heaks tegi: „Ma vandusin sulle ning tegin sinuga lepingu ”.