And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I chose Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand unto them, saying, I am the LORD your God;
Tell them this is what God says: 'Remember when I chose Israel as my people? I made a promise to Jacob's descendants and revealed myself to them while they were stuck in Egypt. I raised my hand and swore to them, saying, I am the Lord your God.'
God's reminding Israel that he chose them first and made promises he's always kept.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the exiled Jews in Babylon, reminding them of God's past dealings with their ancestors during times of rebellion and deliverance. In this verse, God recalls how He chose the Israelites as His people while they were slaves in Egypt and revealed Himself to them, emphasizing His covenant promise. This context is set against the backdrop of the Exodus story, where God demonstrated His power and faithfulness to lead them out of oppression.
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