Deuteronomy 7:6–8 (KJV):
"The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself... not because ye were more in number... but because the Lord loved you..."
Election here refers to national privilege and service (to bring the Messiah, to receive the Law).
Many Israelites were unbelieving and lost (see Romans 9:6, “Not all who are of Israel are Israel”).
Therefore, election ≠ salvation.
Romans 9:17 (KJV):
"Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee..."
Pharaoh was elected for a role, not salvation.
He resisted God, was judged — but still fulfilled God's purpose.
Isaiah 45:1, 4 (KJV):
"Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden... For Jacob my servant’s sake... I have even called thee by thy name..."
Cyrus was chosen (elected) to rebuild Jerusalem — a divine assignment.
He was not a believer, proving election isn’t about salvation.
John 6:70 (KJV):
"Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?"
Judas was chosen (elected) by Jesus — but was clearly not saved.
This proves again that election = service, not guaranteed salvation.
Isaiah 42:1 (KJV):
"Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth..."
Christ is the chosen one — not chosen for salvation, but to serve as Redeemer.
We are elect in Him, when we believe (Eph. 1:4, “chosen in him”).
Ephesians 1:4 (KJV):
"According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world..."
God chose that those in Christ would receive blessings (not who would be in Christ).
The class is chosen, not the individuals unconditionally.
Election in Scripture is primarily: