(For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by;
(You know how we lived in the land of Egypt, and how we traveled through the nations you passed by on your journey;
Moses is reminding the Israelites of their shared experience of living in Egypt and traveling through foreign nations on their way to the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of their shared history to reinforce their covenant with God. They had endured slavery in Egypt and then journeyed through various nations during the Exodus, witnessing God's protection and provision along the way. This context emphasizes the importance of remembering past experiences to understand God's ongoing faithfulness.
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