Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people:
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Bible References
Ye were
Deuteronomy 10:22
As seventy souls, went thy fathers down to Egypt, - and, now, Yahweh thy God hath made thee like the stars of the heavens for multitude.
Isaiah 51:2
Look well unto Abraham your father, And unto Sarah who gave you birth, - For he was, alone, when called I him, And, I blessed him that I might make him, many.
Matthew 7:14
Because, narrow, is the gate, and, confined, the way, that leadeth unto life, - and, few, are they who find, it.
Luke 12:32
Be not afraid, the dear little flock! for your Father delighteth to give you, the kingdom.
Romans 9:27
Isaiah, moreover, exclaimeth over Israel - Though the number of the sons of Israel be as the sand of the sea, the remnant, shall be saved;
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Deuteronomy 10:15
Only unto thy fathers, Yahweh became attached so as to love them, - therefore made he choice of their seed after them - of you - out of all the peoples, (as at this day).
Ezekiel 36:22
Therefore say thou to the house of Israel Thus saith My Lord Yahweh, Not for your sakes, am r working. O house of Israel, But for my holy Name which ye have profaned, among the nations where ye have entered;