But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice.
But the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt with great power and mighty strength, is the one you should fear and worship, and to him you should offer your sacrifices.
God is reminding His people that He alone, the God who powerfully rescued them from slavery in Egypt, deserves their worship and reverence.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings 17, the Northern Kingdom of Israel had been conquered and exiled by the Assyrians due to their persistent idolatry and failure to obey God's commands. This verse serves as a warning and reminder to the remnant and resettled people about God's powerful deliverance of their ancestors from Egypt during the Exodus, emphasizing the need for exclusive worship of Yahweh. It highlights the ongoing covenant relationship between God and His people amidst the influence of pagan cultures introduced by the Assyrian conquest.
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