Deuteronomy 24:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and the LORD your God rescued you from there. That's why I'm commanding you to do this.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reminding His people that because He freed them from slavery, they should show the same compassion to others who are vulnerable.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, giving them laws about caring for the poor and vulnerable. The preceding verses command fair treatment of foreigners, orphans, and widows. This reminder of their slavery in Egypt was meant to cultivate empathy and prevent them from oppressing others as they had been oppressed.

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