And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.
And you must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God rescued you from that slavery. That's why I'm commanding you to do this today.
God is reminding the Israelites that since He freed them from slavery, they should show the same compassion to others by treating their servants generously.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of their harsh experiences as slaves in Egypt and how God miraculously delivered them through the Exodus. This historical reminder was meant to shape their society by encouraging laws that promote justice, such as forgiving debts and treating the vulnerable with kindness. Therefore, the verse ties their past redemption to ongoing commands for compassionate living.
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