Translations
Modern
…be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Traditional
Then beware lest thou forget the Lord, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
Literal
…then take heed to it lest you forget YHWH who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Latin
…et comederis, et saturatus fueris:
Original
Hebrew
English
…be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Notes
Moses here explains how the stipulations in the following sections should be applied and handed on to future generations.
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Children and Parents Fear of the Lord Wealth and Poverty in the Wisdom Literature
Parallels
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Teacher
Topics
Blessing: Temporal, from God Forgetting God: Cautions Against God: Providence of Ingratitude of Man to God Obedience: Enjoined Remembering Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Servant: Israelites The Jews: Brought out of Egypt by God