holy. See note on Exodus 3:5.
chosen. This is the word emphasized by the Hebrew accent (pas. h), "thee hath Jehovah chosen". This is the basis of all else that is here stated.
special. peculiar. See note on Exodus 19:6, or "His people as. treasure". Compare Deuteronomy 26:18; 1 Peter 2:9.
people. Hebrew Peoples.
earth. ground.