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Because the Torah contains numerous verses that refer to this idea: Genesis 17:7, Exodus 19:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:7-8. Later, the Prophet Amos added to this, Amos 3:2. Note that the net meaning of these verses is not "chosen for glory" or "chosen for salvation," but "chosen to bear a special burden."

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