And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.
And the people believed. When they heard that the LORD had come to help the children of Israel and that he had seen their suffering, they bowed their heads and worshipped him.
The Israelites believed Moses' message and worshipped God when they learned that he had seen their suffering and was coming to help them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs after Moses returned to Egypt from his encounter with God at the burning bush. Moses and Aaron had just performed the miraculous signs God had given them before the Israelite elders, demonstrating that God had indeed sent Moses to deliver them. The Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt for generations, enduring harsh treatment and forced labor.
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