A.T. Robertson Commentary Acts 13:17

"The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they sojourned in the land of Egypt, and with a high arm led he them forth out of it." — Acts 13:17 (ASV)

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, Acts 7:6) common in LXX. In N.T. only here and 1 Peter 1:17.

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