And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.
On that very same day, the LORD brought the people of Israel out of Egypt, organized like armies.
This verse celebrates the moment when God finally delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, leading them out in an orderly, powerful way.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks the culmination of the Exodus story, where God delivered the Israelites from Egyptian slavery after a series of plagues, culminating in the death of the firstborn. The Israelites had lived as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years, and this event fulfilled God's promise to Abraham to bring his descendants out of oppression. They left Egypt in an organized manner, referred to as "armies," symbolizing their unity and preparation for the wilderness journey ahead.
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