And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.
And you must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt. That's why I'm commanding you to do this.
God is reminding the Israelites that their own experience of being enslaved should motivate them to treat others with compassion and justice.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse connects their past experiences of slavery in Egypt to the command to care for the vulnerable, such as by leaving gleanings in the fields for the poor, widows, and strangers. By recalling their own suffering, the Israelites are urged to practice compassion and justice in their new society.
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