The Jewish nation was bound to Jehovah by the Law covenant inaugurated at Mount Sinai. Under the Law covenant, the Israelites were constantly reminded that they were slaves to sin and in need of redemption. ​ — Jeremiah 31: 31, 32; Romans 7: 14 - 24.
Iisraellased olid Jehoovaga seotud seaduselepingu alusel, mis sõlmiti Siinai mäe juures, ning see leping tuletas neile pidevalt meelde, et nad on patu orjad, kes vajavad lunastust.