Deuteronomy 5:6
Deuteronomy 5:6 in Multiple Translations
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
¶ I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
I am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt, out of the prison-house.
“I am the Lord your God, who led you out of Egypt, out of the prison-house of slavery.
I am the Lord thy God, which haue brought thee out of the lande of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
'I Jehovah [am] thy God, who hath brought thee out from the land of Egypt, from a house of servants.
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
I am the LORD thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
‘I am Yahweh your God, the one you worship. I am the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt. I am the one who freed you from being slaves there.
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Deuteronomy 5:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָֽנֹכִי֙
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהֶ֔י/ךָ
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
הוֹצֵאתִ֛י/ךָ
מֵ/אֶ֥רֶץ
מִצְרַ֖יִם
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
עֲבָדִֽים
אָֽנֹכִי֙
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Pron
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֶ֔י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הוֹצֵאתִ֛י/ךָ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs | Suff
מֵ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
מִצְרַ֖יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
עֲבָדִֽים
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 5:6
אָֽנֹכִי֙
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֶ֔י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הוֹצֵאתִ֛י/ךָ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֵ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִצְרַ֖יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
עֲבָדִֽים
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 5:6
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- Deuteronomy 5:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:6
Context — The Ten Commandments
4The LORD spoke with you face to face out of the fire on the mountain.
5At that time I was standing between the LORD and you to declare to you the word of the LORD, because you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain. And He said:
6“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
7You shall have no other gods before Me. 8You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 20:2–17 | “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” |
| 2 | Psalms 81:5–10 | He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language: “I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket. You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah Hear, O My people, and I will warn you: O Israel, if only you would listen to Me! There must be no strange god among you, nor shall you bow to a foreign god. I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it. |
| 3 | Leviticus 26:1–2 | “You must not make idols for yourselves or set up a carved image or sacred pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it. For I am the LORD your God. You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 4:4 | But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive to this day, every one of you. |
Deuteronomy 5:6 Summary
[This verse reminds us that God is our loving and powerful Deliverer, who sets us free from the slavery of sin and its consequences, just like He did for the Israelites in Egypt, as seen in Exodus 14:13-14. He wants us to know and remember His love and power, and to worship Him alone, as our one true Lord. By acknowledging God as our Redeemer, we can experience freedom and joy in our relationship with Him, as seen in Psalm 107:2 and Luke 1:74-75. As we reflect on God's redemption in our lives, we can express our gratitude and love for Him, and live in obedience to His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-38.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'brought us out of the house of slavery'?
This refers to the Israelites' deliverance from bondage in Egypt, but it also symbolizes God's redemption of believers from the slavery of sin, as seen in John 8:34 and Romans 6:17.
Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites?
While this verse was initially spoken to the Israelites, the principle of God being our Deliverer and Redeemer applies to all believers, as seen in Galatians 3:29 and 1 Peter 1:18-19.
How does this verse relate to the concept of idolatry in Deuteronomy 5:7-8?
This verse sets the stage for the command to have no other gods before Him, as God's redemption of the Israelites from slavery demonstrates His power and authority, making it clear that He alone is worthy of worship, as seen in Exodus 20:2-3 and Isaiah 46:9.
What does it mean for God to say 'I am the LORD your God'?
This statement establishes God's covenant relationship with His people, emphasizing His personal and intimate connection with them, as seen in Exodus 6:7 and Jeremiah 31:33.
Reflection Questions
- How has God delivered you from 'slavery' in your own life, and how can you express gratitude for His redemption?
- What are some 'idols' in your life that may be competing with God for your attention and worship?
- How can you apply the principle of God being your Deliverer and Redeemer in your daily life, especially in times of struggle or hardship?
- In what ways can you honor and worship God as your one true Lord, as commanded in Deuteronomy 5:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:6
Ver. 6-11. I am the Lord thy God,.... This is the preface to the ten commandments, and is the same with that in Exodus 20:2, [See comments on Exodus 20:2], and those commands are here delivered in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:6
I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. I am the Lord thy God.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
The ten commandments, delivered Exodus 20, are here repeated with some small difference of words, but the sense is perfectly the same, and therefore the explication of them must be fetched thence.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
Deuteronomy 5:6 I [am] the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.Ver. 6. I am the Lord, &c.] &c It is well observed by a reverend writer, that the two tables of the law are in their object answerable to the two natures of Christ. For God is the object of the one, man of the other: and as they meet together in the person of Christ, so must they be united in the affections of a Christian. Mr Ley’ s Pattern of Piety.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
(6) I am the Lord thy God.—It should never be forgotten that this sentence is an integral part of the Decalogue, and also the first part. The declaration of Divine relationship, with all that it implies—the covenanted adoption of Israel by Jehovah—precedes all the requirements of the Law. The Law is, therefore, primarily a covenant in the strictest sense.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
Verse 6. I am the Lord thy God] See these commandments explained in Clarke's notes on "Exodus 20:2", &c.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:6
6. ‘The Preface’ to the Ten Commandments: the same as in Exodus 20:2. The phrases used, though occurring much more frequently in D, are also found (either exactly as here or with grammatical variations) in J and E (see on Exodus 20:2); so it is difficult to say whether the original form was simply I am Jehovah or the long one before us. A Preface longer than each of the separate words is not unnatural; yet the original may have been simply I am Jehovah thy God as in ch. 6. The Preface states the Lawgiver’s Name, and His obligations upon Israel, ‘whereby He prepares their minds for obedience1[124],’ by calling on their loyalty and gratitude. This tenderness of the Preface (Matthew Henry contrasts it with the awfulness of the Theophany from which it issues) and its appeal to high motives are characteristic of D. But in all the traditions of the origins of Israel’s religion the note of redemption is fundamental; Grace is prior to Law, God’s saving deeds to His commandments. The stress laid upon the Preface by theologians in their practical application of the Decalogue to Christianity is therefore just. The form of the Preface is similar to the opening phrases on several Semitic royal monuments: the Moabite stone, ‘I am Mesha son of Kemosh’; the Byblus stele, ‘I am Yeḥ ?awmilk, King of Gebal, etc.’; the Sidon sarcophagus, ‘I am Tabnith … King of the Sidonians, etc.’ But see Driver, Sam.2 p. xxiv. The prologue to the Code of Ḫ ?ammurabi is a record of the lawgiver’s achievements. [124] Calvin.house of bondage] bondmen, see on Deuteronomy 6:12.
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 5:6
Compare Exo. 20 and notes. Moses here adopts the Ten Words as a ground from which he may proceed to reprove, warn, and exhort; and repeats them, with a certain measure of freedom and adaptation.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6
OF THE TEN , Deuteronomy 5:6-21.Here, on the plains of Moab, in sight of the Land of Promise, thirty-eight years after the first announcement of the law on Sinai, Moses repeats the code which Jehovah
Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:6
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The God of the Bible - Part 1 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the two ways in which God reveals Himself to humanity: through the conscience and through nature. He emphasizes that everything that exists a |
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A Pure Heart - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, Dr. Luke Reisman preaches from the historic pulpit of John Wesley in London. He highlights the power of reading and understanding the Word of God. He emphasizes the |
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A Biblical Family - a Tool in God's Hands (Part 1) by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of parents sharing their personal stories of faith with their children. He encourages parents to start with their own testimo |
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All Fulness in Christ by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher calls upon angels and redeemed spirits to sing praises to the Lamb that was slain. The preacher emphasizes that all fullness and grace is found in Jesu |
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Jehovah Rapha by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the experience of soldiers being cast into the sea and their subsequent celebration. He emphasizes that there is something of God that will |
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Christian Revolution by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of the message of the living Christ in today's world. He highlights the current state of revolt and unrest in various countri |
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(Exodus) Exodus 20:3-7 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the negative impact of the liquor industry and how they downplay the harm they cause by emphasizing the taxes they pay. He highlights the var |