The Chosen -- AI

The phrase “the Chosen” in reference to the Jewish people originates from the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh), particularly in the Torah (the first five books of the Bible). It was not coined by a single person but is a central theological concept in Judaism.

Biblical Origin:

The idea of the Jews as a “chosen people” is first articulated in the Torah. A key verse is: Deuteronomy 7:6 (Tanakh):

“For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.”

This concept is repeated in other places, such as:

• Exodus 19:5-6

• Deuteronomy 14:2

• Isaiah 41:8-9

Meaning:

In Jewish theology, being “chosen” means being selected by God to receive the Torah and to set an example of ethical monotheism and holiness—not superiority, but responsibility.

Later Use:

The phrase “the Chosen People” became widely used in Jewish tradition, rabbinic literature, and later Christian and secular discussions. But the original source and earliest use is clearly in biblical texts, especially Deuteronomy.