And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.
And the LORD will bring you back to Egypt on ships, along the route I told you that you would never see again. There you will try to sell yourselves as slaves to your enemies, but no one will even want to buy you.
This verse warns that if Israel continues to disobey God, they will end up in such a desperate situation that they'll return to the very slavery they were rescued from, but be so worthless that no one will even want them as slaves.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land, outlining the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience to God's covenant. This verse specifically warns of a reversal of their Exodus deliverance, prophesying that if they rebel, God would allow them to be taken back to Egypt by ships and sold into slavery, emphasizing the humiliation and abandonment they would face. It reflects the historical reality of Israel's past bondage in Egypt and serves as a solemn reminder of the consequences tied to their covenant relationship with God.
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