Translations
Modern
Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers and loved them. And He has chosen you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, even to this day.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Yet in your fathers YHWH delighted to love them, and He chose their seed after them, you, above all peoples, as it is this day.
Latin
…et tamen patribus tuis conglutinatus est Dominus, et amavit eos, elegitque semen eorum post eos, id est, vos, de cunctis gentibus, sicut hodie comprobatur.
Original
Hebrew
English
Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers and loved them. And He has chosen you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, even to this day.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of
Topics
Children of the Righteous, Blessed of God God: Love of God: Love of, Exemplified Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning The Jews: Beloved for Their Father's Sake The Love of God: Sovereign