Deuteronomy 24:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt. Therefore I am commanding you to do this.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

Bible in Basic English

Keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt: for this is why I give you orders to do this.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Remember that thou also wast a bondman in Egypt, and therefore I command thee to do this thing.

Free Bible Version

Remember you were once slaves in Egypt. That's why I'm ordering you to do this.

Geneva Bible 1599

And remember that thou wast a seruant in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to doe this thing.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery]. Therefore I enjoin you to do this thing.

Translation for Translators

Do not forget that Yahweh was kind to you when you were slaves in Egypt. That is why I am commanding you to be kind to those who are needy.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must call to mind that you were a slave in the land of Egypt; therefore I instruct you to obey this command.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bond-man in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

World English Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt. Therefore I command you to do this thing.

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast remembered that a servant thou hast been in the land of Egypt; therefore I am commanding thee to do this thing.

Context

Additional Laws

²¹When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you must not go over the vines again. What remains will be for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow.²²Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt. Therefore I am commanding you to do this.

Summary

This verse reminds the Israelites to remember their past as slaves in Egypt and to treat the foreigners, orphans, and widows among them with compassion and generosity. It reflects God's heart for the marginalized and vulnerable in society, emphasizing the importance of showing kindness and provision to those in need. By doing so, the Israelites are called to demonstrate their gratitude for God's deliverance and to reflect His character of love and mercy towards others.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt,.... When they would have been glad to have enjoyed the like favours, as small as they might seem to be, even to glean in their fields, vineyards, and oliveyards: therefore I command thee to do this thing; to suffer the poor to take the forgotten sheaf, and to come into their oliveyards and vineyards, and gather what olives and grapes remained after the first beating of the one, and the ingathering of the other. Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 25

Deuteronomy 24:22

Additional Laws

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Berean Standard Bible

Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt. Therefore I am commanding you to do this.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

Bible in Basic English

Keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt: for this is why I give you orders to do this.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Remember that thou also wast a bondman in Egypt, and therefore I command thee to do this thing.

Free Bible Version

Remember you were once slaves in Egypt. That's why I'm ordering you to do this.

Geneva Bible 1599

And remember that thou wast a seruant in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to doe this thing.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery]. Therefore I enjoin you to do this thing.

Translation for Translators

Do not forget that Yahweh was kind to you when you were slaves in Egypt. That is why I am commanding you to be kind to those who are needy.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must call to mind that you were a slave in the land of Egypt; therefore I instruct you to obey this command.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bond-man in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

World English Bible

You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt. Therefore I command you to do this thing.

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast remembered that a servant thou hast been in the land of Egypt; therefore I am commanding thee to do this thing.