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chosen people
chosen people pl n any of various peoples believing themselves to be chosen by God, esp the Jews cho′sen peo′ple
n.pl.
(often caps.) the Israelites. Ex. 19. [1525–35] chosen peopleThe Jews or ancient Hebrews or Israelites believe themselves to be the nation chosen by God. They have made a convenant with God.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | chosen people - any people believing themselves to be chosen by Godpeople - (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively; "old people"; "there were at least 200 people in the audience"Hebrews, Israelites - the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19) |
chosen people
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