119 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Va'etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11), Source Book Keys, LOC DEUTERONOMY | 7:8 because — DEUT336 Thus behind the language of vassel treati... DEUT336 Thus behind the language of vassel treaties binding people in loyalty the ultimate motive of obligation: [Deuteronomy 7:7-9]. Here again we see the three basic affirmations: divine leadership, loving response, and decision. But it is the ultimate source of obligation--God's love for Israel – that must ever be held in mind when one turns to pay heed to the response that berit calls forth. Share Print Source KeyLOCVerse7:8Keyword(s)becauseSource Page(s)225 Switch article DEUTERONOMY | 7:7 smallest — DEUT335 See [[EXOD320]] Exodus 19:5 treasured DOR... Previous Article DEUTERONOMY | 7:8 oath — DEUT337 See [[DEUT333]] Deuteronomy 7:7 chose DUT... Next Article