Another interpretation: “This month shall be for you” (Exodus 12:2) – that is what is written: “They will be for you alone, and there is nothing for strangers with you” (Proverbs 5:17). The Holy One blessed be He said to them: ‘I do not caution idolaters against idol worship, but only you, as it is stated: “You shall not make idols for yourself” (Leviticus 26:1). I gave justice only to you, as it is stated: “Hear this, priests, and hearken, house of Israel, and listen, house of the king, as justice is yours” (Hosea 5:1).
Righteousness is for you, as it is stated: “It will be righteousness for you” (Deuteronomy 24:13). Mercy is yours, as it is stated: “He will give you mercy and will be merciful to you and increase you” (Deuteronomy 13:18). Sabbatical Years and Jubilee Years are yours, as it is stated: “You shall sanctify the fiftieth year” (Leviticus 25:10), and it says: “It is a jubilee; it shall be holy for you” (Leviticus 25:12).
I gave the mitzvot only to you, as it is stated: “It shall be, if you heed My commandments that I command you today” (Deuteronomy 11:13). The tithes and the firstborn are for you, as it is stated: “You shall eat before the Lord your God…the tithe of your grain…[and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock]” (Deuteronomy 14:23). The offerings are for you, as it is stated: “You shall sacrifice upon it your burnt offerings” (Exodus 20:21).
Blessings are for you, as it is stated: “May God bless you and keep you” (Numbers 6:24), and likewise, “I will command My blessing for you” (Leviticus 25:21). The Land of Israel is for you, as it is stated: “To give you the land of Canaan” (Leviticus 25:38); and not the Land of Israel alone, but also all the surrounding lands, as it is stated: “Every place on which your foot will tread [I have given to you]…” (Joshua 1:3).
I gave the Torah only to you, as it is stated: “For I have given you a good teaching, My Torah…” (Proverbs 4:2). I have given you ritual fringes, as it is stated: “It shall be a fringe for you” (Numbers 15:39). I have given you festival days, as it is stated: “There shall be a holy convocation for you” (Leviticus 23:7). I have given you Yom Kippur, as it is stated: “For it is the Day of Atonement [to provide atonement for you before the Lord your God]” (Leviticus 23:28).
Sukka is for you, as it is stated: “Every native resident in Israel [shall dwell in booths [sukkot]]” (Leviticus 23:42). I have given light only to you, as it is stated: “Arise, shine, for your light has arrived” (Isaiah 60:1). I have given the first of the month only to you, as it is stated: “This month shall be for you.” The paschal lamb is for you, as it is stated: “You shall hold it in safekeeping” (Exodus 12:6); that is, “they will be for you alone, and there is nothing for strangers with you”’ (Proverbs 5:17).