This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
God established this law as a reminder for Joseph's people when they went out from the land of Egypt, where I heard a foreign language I didn't understand.
God is reminding His people that He established special laws and celebrations to help them remember their deliverance from Egypt, where they once lived as strangers.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from Psalm 81, a song likely used in ancient Israelite worship during festivals like the Feast of Tabernacles to recall God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt. It refers to the Exodus, when God established His covenant and laws as a testimony through the experiences of Joseph and the Israelites, who were once strangers in a foreign land. The mention of an unfamiliar language points to the cultural and linguistic barriers the Israelites faced while enslaved in Egypt, emphasizing God's role in their liberation.
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