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Deuteronomy 4:37
New English Translation
Deuteronomy 4:37
New English Translation
37 Moreover, because he loved[a] your ancestors, he chose their[b] descendants who followed them and personally brought you out of Egypt with his great power
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- Deuteronomy 4:37 tn The concept of love here is not primarily that of emotional affection but of commitment or devotion. This verse suggests that God chose Israel to be his special people because he loved the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob) and had promised to bless their descendants. See as well Deut 7:7-9.
- Deuteronomy 4:37 tc The LXX, Smr, Syriac, Targum, and Vulgate read a third person masculine plural suffix for the MT’s third person masculine singular, “his descendants.” Cf. Deut 10:15. Quite likely the MT should be emended in this instance.
Deuteronomy 4:37
New International Version
Deuteronomy 4:37
New International Version
37 Because he loved(A) your ancestors and chose their descendants after them, he brought you out of Egypt by his Presence and his great strength,(B)
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