Translations
Modern
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and the LORD your God redeemed you from that place. Therefore I am commanding you to do this.
Traditional
But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the Lord thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.
Literal
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and YHWH your God redeemed you from there. Upon thus I command you to do this thing.
Latin
Memento quod servieris in Ægypto, et eruerit te Dominus Deus tuus inde. Idcirco præcipio tibi ut facias hanc rem.
Original
Hebrew
English
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and the LORD your God redeemed you from that place. Therefore I am commanding you to do this.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor Social Justice True Justice
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Poor, the Ransom
Topics
Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Orphan: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Duty To