Act 13:17 | RWP | e4.org | Chose ( εξελεξατο ). First aorist middle (indirect), selected for himself. Israel was the chosen people. Exalted ( υψωσεν ). From υψοω , late verb from υψος so often used of Christ. When they sojourned ( εν τη παροικια ). In the sojourn. Late word from παροικος (sojourner, dweller, ) common in LXX. In N.T. only here and . With a high arm ( μετα βραχιονος υψηλου ). Vivid picture from the LXX ( , ; ; ).

‏ Acts 13:17

Chose ( εξελεξατο ). First aorist middle (indirect), selected for himself. Israel was the chosen people.

Exalted ( υψωσεν ). From υψοω, late verb from υψος so often used of Christ.

When they sojourned ( εν τη παροικια ). In the sojourn. Late word from παροικος (sojourner, dweller, Ac 7:6) common in LXX. In N.T. only here and 1Pe 1:17.

With a high arm ( μετα βραχιονος υψηλου ). Vivid picture from the LXX (Ex 6:1, 6; De 5:15; Ps 136:12).