Pensamiento judío sobre Génesis 36:8

The paragraph commencing with the words "the Lord came from Sinai," (33,2) exemplifies that already prior to that event, nations such as Ishmael and Edom had proved unwilling to accept the Torah. Israel's acceptance was unique among the nations, since no one else was ready to accept the authority of Heaven. This act of voluntary submission made Israel into the "chosen people" even though G'd had displayed fondness for other nations also. See 33,3, "He has fondness for nations, but holiness is all concentrated within you." (Israel) Also the other way around. He is beloved by some people among the nations, converts to Judaism, but on a collective basis as distinct from an individual basis, holiness is found only in Israel. tukku leraglecha, you have submitted to G'd en masse. In turn, you were lifted up by "Your commandments." This is a reference to martyrdom for their religion displayed by Jews when confronted by the chance to save their lives through conversion to Christianity etc. morasha kehillat Yaakov.