What is the meaning of Exodus Chapter 19 verses 3 through 8 mean?

Answer 1

The text, copied below, is relatively clear in its meaning. In this set of verses God uses metaphors to discuss the past actions that He has done on behalf of the Israelites, the ancestors of the current Jews. God then creates a covenant or agreement with the Israelites where he would eternally hallow, treasure, and protect the Israelites if they would obey Him and His commandments. Moses brought this proposal to the Israelites who promptly accepted.

Exodus 19:3-8 (NIV): 3 Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, "This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4 'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites." 7 So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the Lord had commanded him to speak. 8 The people all responded together, "We will do everything the Lord has said." So Moses brought their answer back to the Lord.