Translations
Modern
I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
Traditional
I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Literal
I am YHWH your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt; open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
Latin
Ego enim sum Dominus Deus tuus, qui eduxi te de terra Ægypti. Dilata os tuum, et implebo illud.
Original
Hebrew
English
I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
Notes
God emphasizes that he and no one else rescued Israel.
The nation should eagerly accept God's word (compare Deuteronomy 8:3; Ezekiel 3:1).
God pleads with his people to remember the covenant and the Ten Commandments.
This warning message invites Israel to worship only the Lord and to enjoy the fullness of his blessing.
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Topics
Blessing: Spiritual, from God Desire: Spiritual Prayer: Answer To, Promise Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning