--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But what does America have to do with…" description: "\"“But what does America have to do with ancient Israel? Israel was unique among nations in that it was conceived and dedicated at its foundation for the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/50c/jonathan-cahn-15486_covenant-with-god_but-what-does-america-have-to-do-with-an_2905931.jpg" --- # But what does America have to do with ancient Israel?… ![“But what does America have to do with ancient Israel? Israel was unique among nations in that it was conceived and dedicated at its foundation for the purposes of God. Ok..But there was one other - a civilization also conceived and dedicated to the will of God from its conception...America. In…” quote by Jonathan Cahn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/50c/jonathan-cahn-15486_covenant-with-god_but-what-does-america-have-to-do-with-an_2905931.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/50c/jonathan-cahn-15486_covenant-with-god_but-what-does-america-have-to-do-with-an_2905931.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/50c/jonathan-cahn-15486_covenant-with-god_but-what-does-america-have-to-do-with-an_2905931.jpg) > ““But what does America have to do with ancient Israel? Israel was unique among nations in that it was conceived and dedicated at its foundation for the purposes of God. Ok..But there was one other - a civilization also conceived and dedicated to the will of God from its conception...America. In fact, those who laid its foundations...the Founding Fathers. No, long before the Founding Fathers. Those who laid America's foundations saw it as a new Israel, and Israel of the New World. And as with ancient Israel, they saw it as in covenant with God? Meaning? Meaning its rise or fall would be dependent on its relationship with God. If it followed His ways, America would become the most blessed, prosperous, and powerful nation on earth. From the very beninng they foretold it. And what they foretold would come true. America would rise to heights no other nation had ever known. Not that it was ever without fault or sin, but it would aspire to fuilfill its callings. What calling? To be a vessel of redemption, an instrument of God's purposes, a light to the world. It would give refuge to the world's poor and needy, and hope to its oppressed. It would stand against tyranny. It would fight, more than once, against the dark movements of the modern world that threatened to engulf the earth.”” [Jonathan Cahn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-cahn/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. America is portrayed as a modern covenant nation, mirroring ancient Israel’s divine purpose and destiny. **In simple terms:** America seen as a new Israel with God’s mission. Key Takeaway Recognize national purpose and moral responsibility. Themes faith national identity destiny Mood hopeful serious Type theological political When to use this quote - political discourse - community service - social activism Key Concepts covenant theology manifest destiny Questions to Reflect On - How does viewing a nation as a covenant shape policy? - What are the dangers of linking national success to divine favor? 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