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Not only the Messiah, but the Israel of God was sent to be a mediator or connecting link between Jehovah and the nations.

(J. A. Alexander.)

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KJV: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

WEB: "I, Yahweh, have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand, and will keep you, and make you a covenant for the people, as a light for the nations;