⁷ The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous^(A) than other peoples, for you were the fewest^(B) of all peoples.^{(C) 8} But it was because the Lord loved^(D) you and kept the oath he swore^(E) to your ancestors that he brought you out with a mighty hand^(F) and redeemed^(G) you from the land of slavery,^(H) from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

⁷ Yet I will show love to Judah; and I will save them—not by bow,^(A) sword or battle, or by horses and horsemen, but I, the Lord their God,^(B) will save them.”