name of others. But Israel has also to bring God closer to men, by bringing them God’s revelation, his light and the good news of salvation.14 This then conveys something of the broader missional significance of Israel’s identity as a priestly people for YHWH in the midst of the nations. We should remember, however, that this identity and role was dependent on the condition that stood above it: “If you will obey my voice and keep my covenant …” (Ex 19:5). Keeping God’s covenant was thus not a condition