Deuteronomy 10:15
New International Version
Yet the LORD set his affection on your ancestors and loved them, and he chose you, their descendants, above all the nations—as it is today.

New Living Translation
Yet the LORD chose your ancestors as the objects of his love. And he chose you, their descendants, above all other nations, as is evident today.

English Standard Version
Yet the LORD set his heart in love on your fathers and chose their offspring after them, you above all peoples, as you are this day.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
The LORD delighted only in your fathers, to love them; and He chose their descendants after them, you above all peoples, as it is this day.

New American Standard Bible
Yet the LORD set His affection on your fathers, to love them, and He chose their descendants after them, you over all the other peoples, as it is this day.

NASB 1995
“Yet on your fathers did the LORD set His affection to love them, and He chose their descendants after them, even you above all peoples, as it is this day.

NASB 1977
“Yet on your fathers did the LORD set His affection to love them, and He chose their descendants after them, even you above all peoples, as it is this day.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yet on your fathers did Yahweh set His affection to love them, and He chose their seed after them, even you above all peoples, as it is this day.

Amplified Bible
Yet the LORD had a delight in loving your fathers and set His affection on them, and He chose their descendants after them, you above all peoples, as it is this day.

Christian Standard Bible
Yet the LORD had his heart set on your ancestors and loved them. He chose their descendants after them—he chose you out of all the peoples, as it is today.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet the LORD was devoted to your fathers and loved them. He chose their descendants after them—He chose you out of all the peoples, as it is today.

American Standard Version
Only Jehovah had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all peoples, as at this day.

Contemporary English Version
Yet the LORD loved your ancestors and wanted them to belong to him. So he chose them and their descendants rather than any other nation, and today you are still his people.

English Revised Version
Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all peoples, as at this day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD set his heart on your ancestors and loved them. Because of this, today he chooses you, their descendants, out of all the people of the world.

Good News Translation
But the LORD's love for your ancestors was so strong that he chose you instead of any other people, and you are still his chosen people.

International Standard Version
yet the LORD committed himself to love your ancestors—and did so! He chose you—their descendants after them—from all the nations, as it is today.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
However, only to your ancestors did he show his loving favor, and he chose you, their descendants, from all peoples--as is apparent today.

New Heart English Bible
Only the LORD had a delight in your fathers to love them, and he chose their descendants after them, even you above all peoples, as at this day.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
Only Yahweh had a delight in your fathers to love them, and he chose their offspring after them, even you above all peoples, as it is today.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Only, YHWH has delighted in your fathers, to love them, and He fixes on their seed after them—on you, out of all the peoples, as [at] this day.

Young's Literal Translation
only in thy fathers hath Jehovah delighted -- to love them, and He doth fix on their seed after them -- on you, out of all the peoples as at this day;

Smith's Literal Translation
Only Jehovah delighted in thy fathers to love them, and he will choose in their seed after them in you above all peoples, as this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And yet the Lord hath been closely joined to thy fathers, and loved them and chose their seed after them, that is to say, you, out of all nations, as this day it is proved.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the Lord was closely joined to your fathers, and he loved them, and he chose their offspring after them, that is, you yourselves, out of all the nations, just as is being proven today.

New American Bible
Yet only on your ancestors did the LORD set his heart to love them. He chose you, their descendants, from all the peoples, as it is today.

New Revised Standard Version
yet the LORD set his heart in love on your ancestors alone and chose you, their descendants after them, out of all the peoples, as it is today.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Only the LORD had a delight in your fathers and he loved them, and he chose their descendants after them, even you above all peoples, as it is this day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH delighted only in your fathers and he loved them and he chose their seed after them of all of the nations, as it is today.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and He chose their seed after them, even you, above all peoples, as it is this day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Only the Lord chose your fathers to love them, and he chose out their seed after them, even you, beyond all nations, as at this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Call to Obedience
14Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. 15Yet 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. 16Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more.…

Cross References
Genesis 12:1-3
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 17:7
I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.

Exodus 19:5-6
Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

Psalm 135:4
For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.

Isaiah 41:8-9
“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

Romans 11:28-29
Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs. / For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Ephesians 1:4-5
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love / He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Malachi 1:2
“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved,

Amos 3:2
“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

1 Chronicles 16:13
O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

2 Chronicles 20:7
Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?


Treasury of Scripture

Only the LORD had a delight in your fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.

Deuteronomy 4:37
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;

Deuteronomy 7:7,8
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: …

Numbers 14:8
If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

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Yet the LORD
The phrase begins with a conjunction that contrasts the preceding context, emphasizing a shift in focus. "LORD" is the English representation of the Hebrew name "YHWH," the covenant name of God, highlighting His eternal, self-existent nature. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, signifying God's unchanging faithfulness and His personal relationship with His people. The use of "LORD" here underscores the divine authority and the personal nature of God's actions and choices.

had His affection
The Hebrew word for "affection" here is "chashaq," which conveys a deep, binding love or attachment. This is not a casual or superficial feeling but a profound, intentional choice of love. In the context of Deuteronomy, it reflects God's sovereign choice to set His love upon Israel, not because of their merit, but because of His grace and purpose. This divine affection is a central theme in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, illustrating His initiative in establishing a people for Himself.

on your fathers
This phrase refers to the patriarchs of Israel: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These forefathers were the recipients of God's promises and covenants. The historical context here is crucial, as it ties the current generation of Israelites back to the foundational promises made to their ancestors. It highlights the continuity of God's plan and His faithfulness across generations. The mention of "fathers" serves as a reminder of the heritage and identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people.

and loved them
The Hebrew word for "loved" is "ahav," which denotes a deep, covenantal love. This love is not based on the worthiness of the recipients but on God's character and His covenantal promises. It is a love that initiates, sustains, and fulfills His purposes. In the biblical narrative, God's love is often demonstrated through His actions and faithfulness, providing a model for how His people are to love Him and others.

and He chose you
The act of choosing is significant in the biblical context, as it denotes God's sovereign will and purpose. The Hebrew word "bachar" implies a deliberate selection, underscoring the idea that Israel's status as God's people is not by chance but by divine election. This choice is rooted in God's love and is part of His redemptive plan for humanity. It serves as a reminder of the grace and privilege of being part of God's covenant community.

their descendants
This phrase connects the current generation to the promises made to the patriarchs. It emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant and the unfolding of His plan through successive generations. The term "descendants" highlights the idea of inheritance and the passing down of God's promises and blessings. It also serves as a reminder of the responsibility of each generation to remain faithful to the covenant.

after them
This temporal phrase indicates the ongoing nature of God's covenantal relationship. It suggests a forward-looking perspective, where God's promises and purposes extend beyond the immediate context to future generations. It underscores the enduring nature of God's love and faithfulness, which transcends time and circumstances.

above all the peoples
This phrase highlights the unique status of Israel among the nations. It reflects the biblical theme of election, where God sets apart a particular people for His purposes. This distinction is not based on Israel's superiority but on God's sovereign choice and His desire to use them as a light to the nations. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with being chosen and the call to live in a way that reflects God's character and purposes.

as it is today
This concluding phrase brings the focus to the present reality of the Israelites. It serves as a reminder of the current fulfillment of God's promises and the ongoing nature of His covenant relationship. The phrase "as it is today" underscores the immediacy and relevance of God's actions and choices, encouraging the Israelites to recognize and respond to His faithfulness in their present circumstances.

(15) Only.--"The whole world belongs to Jehovah, and for all that He chose thy fathers above all people."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Yet
רַ֧ק (raq)
Adverb
Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has set His affection
חָשַׁ֥ק (ḥā·šaq)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2836: To cling, join, to love, delight in, elliptically, to deliver

on your fathers
בַּאֲבֹתֶ֛יךָ (ba·’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

and loved
לְאַהֲבָ֣ה (lə·’a·hă·ḇāh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f

them.
אוֹתָ֑ם (’ō·w·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

And He has chosen you,
וַיִּבְחַ֞ר (way·yiḇ·ḥar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 977: To try, select

their descendants
בְּזַרְעָ֣ם (bə·zar·‘ām)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

after
אַחֲרֵיהֶ֗ם (’a·ḥă·rê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

them,
בָּכֶ֛ם (bā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

above all
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the peoples,
הָעַמִּ֖ים (hā·‘am·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

even to this day.
כַּיּ֥וֹם (kay·yō·wm)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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