What Is the Test of a Great Nation?

Another meaning of “Elokim came in order to test you” (Shemos 20:17) is Hashem came in order to make you great. The word nasos in the verse is connected to the word nes, which means “banner.”

​“Raise a banner to gather our exiles” (Shemoneh Esrai) means to elevate us, which is the purpose of a test. The greatness of the Jewish people stood on the foundation of their loyalty to Hashem. That foundation was laid at the giving of the Torah when they gained fear of Heaven. — Truth of the Torah