Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt:
Then people will say, 'It's because they abandoned the agreement that the LORD God of their ancestors made with them when he brought them out of Egypt.'
This verse explains that people will recognize Israel's suffering came from breaking their covenant with God who had rescued them from slavery in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is speaking to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land, as a final reminder of their history and obligations to God. This verse is part of a warning about the consequences of breaking the covenant God established with their ancestors, which was made after He miraculously delivered them from slavery in Egypt. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of attributing national disasters to covenant unfaithfulness, emphasizing the seriousness of their commitment.
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