Deuteronomy 10:22

Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 10:22

BSB
Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky.
AKJV
Your fathers went down into Egypt with three score and ten persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as the stars of heaven for multitude.
CPDV
As seventy souls, your fathers descended into Egypt. And now, behold, the Lord your God has multiplied you to be like the stars of heaven."
ERV
Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.
NHEB
Your fathers went down into Egypt with seventy persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as the stars of the sky for multitude.
SMT
With seventy souls thy fathers went down to Egypt; and now Jehovah set thee as the stain of the heavens for multitude.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 10:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 10:22
Summary
Israel's population increased beyond measure
Place
Egypt
Event
Population expansion dramatically
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Promise