Bible Verses About "Why Is Israel Called the Holy Land"
Israel is called holy because God chose it as the specific land for His covenant people, the stage for biblical history, and the setting for Christ's life, death, and resurrection.
Israel is called holy because God chose it as the specific land for His covenant people, the stage for biblical history, and the setting for Christ's life, death, and resurrection.
"The LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again." — Zechariah 2:12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Why Is Israel Called the Holy Land?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again."
"Unto thy seed will I give this land."
"A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it."
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