God performed a creative work in Jacob-Isa. 43:1 But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.

Therefore, the nation of Israel is a son of God-Ex. 4:22 Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Israel is My son, My firstborn. 23 So I say to you, let My son go that he may serve Me. But if you refuse to let him go, indeed I will kill your son, your firstborn.” ’ ”

Hos. 11:1 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son.

God has chosen the nation of Israel to be the head over the nations-Ex. 19:5-6.