KJV ORIGINAL
And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out in his sight with his mighty power out of Egypt;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because God loved your ancestors, he chose their descendants who came after them, and he brought you out of Egypt in his presence with his great power.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God rescued the Israelites from Egypt because of his love for their ancestors and his choice to continue blessing their family line.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites near the end of their 40-year journey in the wilderness, reminding them why God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. This refers to God's covenant promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob centuries earlier. The 'mighty power' refers to the miraculous plagues and the parting of the Red Sea that enabled their escape.
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