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.
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.
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
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a series of laws and reminders to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their deliverance from Egypt. This verse specifically recalls their past suffering as slaves in Egypt, where God intervened to free them through miraculous events like the Exodus. It serves as a foundation for commands on justice and mercy, urging the people to treat others with compassion based on their own history of oppression.
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