And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:
And when your son asks you in the future, 'What does this mean?' you should tell him, 'The LORD brought us out of Egypt with his mighty power, rescuing us from slavery.'
God is telling parents to teach their children about how He powerfully delivered their ancestors from slavery in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after God's instructions about the Passover and consecrating the firstborn, as the Israelites were preparing to leave Egypt after 430 years of slavery. Moses is giving the people specific instructions on how to pass down the story of God's deliverance to future generations. This was part of establishing lasting traditions that would help the Israelites remember God's faithfulness throughout their history.
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