Deuteronomy 5:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of slavery.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is identifying Himself to the Israelites by reminding them of the greatest thing He had done for them - rescuing them from slavery in Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

This verse opens the Ten Commandments that Moses is repeating to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. God begins by reminding them of the Exodus - their miraculous rescue from 400 years of slavery in Egypt, which had happened about 40 years earlier. This establishes God's authority and loving relationship with His people before giving them His laws.

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