单词 | chosen people |
释义 | chosen people1The Jewish people considered (in Jewish and Christian tradition) as having been selected by God for a special relationship with him.Originally a secular movement, Zionism has its foundation in the Millenarian belief that the Jews, the chosen people of God, will be reunited from diaspora (dispersion or exile) in their rightful homeland....
1.1(In Christian use) those destined for salvation; believing Christians.In the new covenant introduced by Jesus, we have all become God's chosen people, called to spread the marvelous truth of his love to the world....
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