Translations
Modern
Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.
Traditional
And the Lord brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:
Literal
And YHWH brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terror, and with signs and wonders.
Latin
…et eduxit nos de Ægypto in manu forti, et brachio extento, in ingenti pavore, in signis atque portentis:
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.
Notes
Under the covenant, God required his people to give him tribute every year, or even more often.
Because Israel was an agricultural society, God asked for offerings of animals, crops, or grain.
This tribute celebrated the great redemption of the Israelites during the exodus.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel Firstfruits Power Prayer Worship
Topics
Arm: Figurative Use of First Fruits: Presented at the Tabernacle First Fruits: To be offered As a Thank-Offering Upon Entrance Into the Land of Promise Patriotism: General Scriptures Concerning The First Fruits: To be offered with Thanksgiving