Deuteronomy 7:7
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 7
“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:”Deuteronomy 7:7
What Does Deuteronomy 7:7 Mean?
Deuteronomy 7:7 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Election.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 7:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 31:3“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”Deuteronomy 23:5“Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.”Psalms 44:3“For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.”1 John 4:10“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”2 Timothy 1:9“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”Isaiah 63:9“In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.”Ephesians 2:4“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,”Psalms 105:12“When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.”Deuteronomy 10:22“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”1 Samuel 12:22“For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.”Ezekiel 36:22“Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name’s sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went.”Romans 9:11“(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)”Romans 11:28“As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.”Psalms 115:1“Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.”Romans 9:21“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?”Galatians 1:15“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,”1 Chronicles 16:19“When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.”Isaiah 51:2“Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.”Matthew 7:14“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”Luke 12:32“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
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