Deuteronomy 7:7 cpdv — It is not because you surpass all the nations in number that the Lord has joined with you and has chosen you, for you a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"It is not because you surpass all the nations in number that the Lord has joined with you and has chosen you, for you are the least numerous of any people. "

— Deuteronomy 7:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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For she will seduce your son, so that he will not follow me, and so that he will instead serve foreign gods. And the fury of the Lord will be enraged, and he will quickly destroy you.

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So instead, you shall do this to them: overturn their altars, and break their statues, and cut down their sacred groves, and burn up their graven images.

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For you are a holy people to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you so that you would be his particular people out of all the peoples who are upon the earth.

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It is not because you surpass all the nations in number that the Lord has joined with you and has chosen you, for you are the least numerous of any people.

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But it is because the Lord has loved you, and has kept his oath, which he swore to your fathers. And he has led you away with a strong hand, and he has redeemed you from the house of servitude, from the hand of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt.

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And you shall know that the Lord your God himself is a strong and faithful God, preserving his covenant and his mercy for those who love him and those who keep his precepts for a thousand generations,

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and promptly repaying those who hate him, so as to utterly ruin them, without further delay, quickly rendering to them what they deserve.

Deuteronomy 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:7 say?
Deuteronomy 7:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “It is not because you surpass all the nations in number that the Lord has joined with you and has chosen you, for you are the least numerous of any people. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 7:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 7:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 7.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 7:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 7:7 in?
Deuteronomy 7:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 7:7?
Deuteronomy 7:7 reads (CPDV): “It is not because you surpass all the nations in number that the Lord has joined with you and has chosen you, for you are the least numerous of any people. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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