{Chose} (exelexato). First aorist middle (indirect),
selected for himself. Israel was the chosen people. {Exalted}
(hups(9373)en). From hupso(935c), late verb from hupsos so often
used of Christ. {When they sojourned} (en t(8869) paroiki(8369)). In
the sojourn. Late word from paroikos (sojourner, dweller,  Ac
7:6 ) common in LXX. In N.T. only here and  1Pe 1:17 . {With a
high arm} (meta brachionos hups(886c)ou). Vivid picture from the
LXX ( Ex 6:1,6  De 5:15  Ps 136:12 ).