First, the historical prologue that's so central to the suzerainty treaty, grounds the obligations of Israel to Yahweh in the history of his acts on her behalf.

第一点，历史开场白在领主契约中,是必不可少的，规定了犹太人,对上帝需要履行的义务。

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Parity treaties between equals, but suzerainty treaties are between a suzerain, who has a position obviously of power and authority, and a vassal.

平等条约中双方的地位是对等的，但是领主条约,是在一个掌握实权的领主,和奴隶之间的。

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The point is not mere verbal acclaim of God as suzerain.

并不是仅仅是口头上承认上帝为领主。

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