The historical prologue, thirdly, explains why Israel accepts her place in the suzerain-vassal relationship.

第三点，这个历史旁白解释了为什么犹太人接受了他们在领主与奴隶关系里的地位。

The position or authority of a suzerain .

以优越的或者权威的位置。

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。

Explain what a suzerain - vassal treaty was in the ancient Near East.

解释什么是在古老近东的宗主附庸条约。

This reflects the traditional view that China, as a suzerain state, maintained in the old days: If you lose your lips, your teeth will be exposed to the cold.

这反映了中国过去作为宗主国所抱有的传统观念：如果你失去了嘴唇，牙齿将暴露在寒冷中。