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)

² and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle^(A) set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being.

³ By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command,^(A) so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

²⁷ He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’^[a] In the middle of the ‘seven’^[b] he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple^[c] he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed^(A) is poured out on him.^[d]”^[e]