Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
Then be careful not to forget the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of slavery.
God is warning His people to remember Him and not forget what He has done for them, especially after He rescues them and blesses them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness. He warns them against forgetting God's miraculous deliverance from slavery in Egypt, which was a defining event in their history that demonstrated His power and faithfulness. This reminder comes in the context of their upcoming prosperity, where the temptations of comfort might lead to spiritual forgetfulness.
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