Deuteronomy 16:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

Bible in Basic English

And you will keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt: and you will take care to keep all these laws.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt: and thou shalt keep and do the things that are commanded.

Free Bible Version

Don't forget that you were once slaves in Egypt, and be careful to follow these regulations.

Geneva Bible 1599

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a seruant in Egypt: therefore thou shalt obserue and doe these ordinances.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt [Abode of slavery]. You shall observe and do these statutes. (Maftir ·Conclusion·)

Translation for Translators

“When you celebrate these festivals by obeying these commands, remember that your ancestors were previously slaves in Egypt.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

You will call to mind that you were a slave in Egypt; you must observe and do these statutes.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bond-man in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

World English Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt. You shall observe and do these statutes.

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast remembered that a servant thou hast been in Egypt, and hast observed and done these statutes.

Context

The Feast of Weeks

¹¹and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.¹²Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes.

Summary

This verse instructs the Israelites to remember and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days, a time of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the harvest blessings that God has provided. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God's provision and faithfulness in their lives through this annual festival. The Feast of Tabernacles also serves as a reminder of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness and God's presence with them. Overall, this verse highlights the significance of gratitude, remembrance, and celebration in honoring God's goodness and blessings.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt,.... And now delivered from that bondage; the consideration of which should make them liberal in their freewill offering, and generous in the feast they provided, and compassionate to the stranger, widow, and fatherless: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes; concerning the passover, the feast of unleavened bread, and of Pentecost, and the peace offerings and the freewill offerings belonging to them: and nothing could more strongly oblige them to observe them than their redemption from their bondage in Egypt; as nothing more engages to the performance of good works than the consideration of our spiritual and eternal redemption by Christ, Co1 6:19.

Deuteronomy 16:12

The Feast of Weeks

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

Bible in Basic English

And you will keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt: and you will take care to keep all these laws.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt: and thou shalt keep and do the things that are commanded.

Free Bible Version

Don't forget that you were once slaves in Egypt, and be careful to follow these regulations.

Geneva Bible 1599

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a seruant in Egypt: therefore thou shalt obserue and doe these ordinances.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt [Abode of slavery]. You shall observe and do these statutes. (Maftir ·Conclusion·)

Translation for Translators

“When you celebrate these festivals by obeying these commands, remember that your ancestors were previously slaves in Egypt.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

You will call to mind that you were a slave in Egypt; you must observe and do these statutes.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bond-man in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

World English Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt. You shall observe and do these statutes.

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast remembered that a servant thou hast been in Egypt, and hast observed and done these statutes.