King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out in his sight with his mighty power out of Egypt;
Complete Jewish Bible:
Because he loved your ancestors, chose their descendants after them and brought you out of Egypt with his presence and great power,
Berean Standard Bible:
Because He loved your fathers, He chose their descendants after them and brought you out of Egypt by His presence and great power,
American Standard Version:
And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out with his presence, with his great power, out of Egypt;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And because he loved{H157} thy fathers{H1}, therefore he chose{H977} their seed{H2233} after{H310} them, and brought thee out{H3318} in his sight{H6440} with his mighty{H1419} power{H3581} out of Egypt{H4714};
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 10:15
- 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.
Exodus 33:14
- And he said, My presence shall go [with thee], and I will give thee rest.
Isaiah 63:11
- Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, [and] his people, [saying], Where [is] he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where [is] he that put his holy Spirit within him?
Isaiah 63:12
- That led [them] by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?
Exodus 13:3
- And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this [place]: there shall no leavened bread be eaten.
Exodus 13:9
- And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD'S law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.
Exodus 13:14
- And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What [is] this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 4:37
Deuteronomy 4:37 is part of the Old Testament, specifically the fifth book of the Pentateuch, which is traditionally attributed to Moses. This verse is set within a broader discourse where Moses is addressing the Israelites, reminding them of God's faithfulness and His unique relationship with their ancestors.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Love and Election:** The verse emphasizes God's love for the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) as the reason for choosing their descendants, the Israelites. This love is not based on the merit of the people but is an act of divine grace and faithfulness to the covenant promises made to the patriarchs.
2. **Covenant Continuity:** The election of the Israelites is rooted in God's covenant with their forefathers. This covenant includes the promise of making them a great nation and blessing them, as well as the promise of the land of Canaan.
3. **God's Mighty Power:** The verse highlights God's powerful deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. This act of deliverance is seen as a demonstration of God's strength and His ability to fulfill His promises.
4. **Historical Context:** The book of Deuteronomy is presented as a series of speeches given by Moses to the Israelites as they are encamped on the plains of Moab, ready to enter the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness. This particular verse is part of Moses' exhortation for the people to remember God's mighty acts and to remain faithful to Him as they prepare to enter and possess the land He promised to their ancestors.
5. **Monotheism and Distinctiveness:** The context of Deuteronomy 4 also stresses the importance of Israel's worship of the one true God, distinguishing them from the surrounding nations with their idols. Moses is calling the people to a life of obedience and exclusive loyalty to Yahweh.
**Historical Context:**
Deuteronomy is set during the last days of Moses' life, around the 13th century BCE, as the Israelites are poised to enter Canaan. The book serves as a reminder of the law given at Mount Sinai and the journey through the wilderness, reinforcing the covenant relationship between God and Israel. Deuteronomy 4:37, in particular, looks back to the events of the Exodus, which scholars date around the 15th to 13th centuries BCE, and underscores the significance of these events in shaping Israel's identity and future. The verse is part of the foundational narrative that establishes Israel's self-understanding as a people chosen and loved by God, with a special role in His redemptive plan.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H157
There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָהַב
Transliteration: ʼâhab
Pronunciation: aw-hab'
Description: or אָהֵב ; a primitive root; to have affection for (sexually or otherwise); (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H977
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּחַר
Transliteration: bâchar
Pronunciation: baw-khar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select; acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. - Strong's Number: H2233
There are 205 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶרַע
Transliteration: zeraʻ
Pronunciation: zeh'-rah
Description: from זָרַע; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity; [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - Strong's Number: H1419
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּדוֹל
Transliteration: gâdôwl
Pronunciation: gaw-dole'
Description: or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from גָּדַל; great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent; [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. - Strong's Number: H3581
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּחַ
Transliteration: kôach
Pronunciation: ko'-akh
Description: or (Daniel 11:6) כּוֹחַ; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard; ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.