Numbers 15:41

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD your God.”

American Standard Version (1901)

I am Jehovah your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am Jehovah your God.

Bible in Basic English

I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt, so that I might be your God: I am the Lord your God.

Free Bible Version

I am the Lord your God!”

King James (Authorized) Version

I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD your God.

One Unity Resource Bible

I am Adonai your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery], to be your God: I am Adonai your God.”

Translation for Translators

Do not forget that I am Yahweh, your God. I am the one who brought you out of Egypt in order that you might belong to me. I am Yahweh, your God.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to become your God. I am Yahweh your God.”

Noah Webster Bible

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD your God.

World English Bible

I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am Yahweh your God.”

Young's Literal Translation

I [am] Jehovah your God, who hath brought you out from the land of Egypt to become your God; I, Jehovah, [am] your God.'

Context

The Law of Tassels

⁴⁰Then you will remember and obey all My commandments, and you will be holy to your God.⁴¹I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD your God.”

Summary

This verse instructs the Israelites to wear tassels on the corners of their garments as a reminder to keep God's commandments and not follow their own sinful desires. The tassels served as a visual cue to prompt obedience and faithfulness to God's laws. By obeying this command, the Israelites were demonstrating their commitment to God and their desire to live in accordance with His will. This practice symbolized the importance of holiness and separation from worldly influences, emphasizing the need for God's people to be set apart for His purposes.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

I am the Lord your God--The import of this solemn conclusion is, that though He was displeased with them for their frequent rebellions, for which they would be doomed to forty years' wanderings, He would not abandon them but continue His divine protection and care of them till they were brought into the land of promise. Next: Numbers Chapter 16