Deuteronomy 6:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh’s bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then you should tell your child, 'We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and the LORD rescued us from Egypt with his powerful hand.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is instructing parents to teach their children about how God powerfully delivered their ancestors from slavery in Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' instructions to the Israelites about how to explain their faith and history to future generations. It comes after the famous Shema prayer and refers to the Exodus from Egypt, which was the foundational event of Israel's identity as God's chosen people. Moses was preparing the people before they entered the Promised Land, emphasizing the importance of remembering and retelling God's mighty acts of deliverance.

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