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This will be like a sign on your hand and a reminder in front of your eyes, so that the LORD's teaching will always be on your lips. Remember that the LORD brought you out of Egypt with his mighty power.
God is telling the Israelites to keep his laws constantly in mind and on their lips as a reminder of how he powerfully rescued them from slavery in Egypt.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD’s law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is giving instructions to the Israelites shortly after their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, as part of the laws and rituals to commemorate their freedom. This verse specifically commands them to use symbols on their hands and foreheads as reminders of God's law, emphasizing the mighty acts He performed to bring them out of Egypt. These practices were intended to keep the memory of God's deliverance alive in their everyday lives and ensure His commandments shaped their words and actions.