The purpose clause that all peoples might know God's ways and all nations God's saving power establishes that the ultimate goal of blessing Israel is the disclosure of God's character and power to the entire world. The reference to knowing God's ways indicates that revelation is pedagogical: God's actions teach about the divine character. The mention of saving power indicates that what is revealed is God's ability to deliver and sustain life. This verse articulates the missionary dimension of Israel's election: the nations will come to knowledge of God through witnessing Israel's blessing.

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