Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.

Bible References

General references

Deuteronomy 4:37
Because He loved your fathers, He chose their descendants after them and brought you out of Egypt by His presence and great power,
Deuteronomy 7:7
“The Lord was devoted to you and chose you, not because you were more numerous than all peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.
Numbers 14:8
If the Lord is pleased with us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and give it to us.
Romans 9:13
As it is written: I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.

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