Deuteronomy 26:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when we cried unto the LORD God of our fathers, the LORD heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And when we cried out to the LORD, the God of our ancestors, the LORD heard our voice and saw our suffering, our hard work, and our oppression.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that God hears his people when they cry out to him in their suffering and sees all the hardships they endure.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is instructing the Israelites on how to recite their history as part of the firstfruits offering, reminding them of God's faithfulness throughout their journey. This verse specifically refers to the Israelites' time of slavery in Egypt, where they endured harsh labor and oppression before crying out to God. God responded by hearing their pleas and initiating their deliverance through the Exodus.

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