And the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:
And the LORD brought us out of Egypt with mighty power and great strength, with awesome displays of power, and with miraculous signs and wonders:
The writer is recounting how God powerfully rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through amazing miracles and demonstrations of His strength.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a series of speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of God's faithfulness throughout their history. This verse specifically refers to the Exodus from Egypt, a pivotal event where God miraculously freed the Israelites from slavery through displays of His power, such as the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. These descriptions of God's "mighty hand" and "outstretched arm" were meant to instill awe and obedience in the people, emphasizing His role as their deliverer in the cultural context of ancient Near Eastern societies that valued powerful deities.
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