Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt:
Then people will say, 'It's because they abandoned the agreement that the LORD God of their ancestors made with them when he brought them out of Egypt.'
This verse explains that people will recognize Israel's suffering came from breaking their covenant with God who had rescued them from slavery in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, warning them about the consequences of abandoning God's covenant. This is part of his final speech where he describes how future generations will understand why Israel might face destruction and exile. The covenant referenced is the one God made with Israel at Mount Sinai after delivering them from Egyptian slavery.
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