When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.
When Jacob went to Egypt, and your ancestors called out to the LORD for help, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, who led your ancestors out of Egypt and brought them to live in this land.
The writer is reminding the Israelites how God heard their ancestors' cries for help in Egypt and sent Moses and Aaron to rescue them and bring them to the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Jacob and his family moved to Egypt to escape a severe famine, where they initially found refuge but later became enslaved by the Egyptians. Centuries passed, and the Israelites endured harsh oppression, leading them to cry out to the Lord for deliverance. God then responded by sending Moses and Aaron to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and guide them to the Promised Land, as detailed in the book of Exodus.
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