Pentecost Season · The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus · Year A
Deuteronomy 7:6-11
A People Chosen in Love
June 12, 2026
Overview & Insights
"It was because the LORD loved you ... that he brought you out with a strong hand." (Deuteronomy 7:8)
Moses tells Israel they are a people holy to the LORD, chosen not for their numbers but because he loved them and kept his oath to their ancestors. He calls them to keep the commandments of the faithful God who shows steadfast love to those who love him.
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Commentary
Deuteronomy 7 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of God's choosing love for Israel.
Deuteronomy 7:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on Israel as a people holy to the LORD.
Deuteronomy 7 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: Deuteronomy 7 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Deuteronomy 7 (Douay-Rheims with Haydock) New Advent · Catholic Encyclopedia
The Catholic text with Haydock's notes on the LORD's steadfast love.
Deuteronomy - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of the book of Deuteronomy.
Book of Deuteronomy Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Moses' final speeches to Israel.
Covenants BibleProject
A theme video on the covenant love that underlies this passage.
Deuteronomy 7 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew text of the election of Israel with classic Jewish commentary.
Deuteronomy 7:6 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word of a people holy to the LORD your God.
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