Deuteronomy 16:12

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 16:12

BSB

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes.

AKJV

And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.

CPDV

And you shall recall that you were a servant in Egypt. And you shall preserve and carry out the things that have been instructed.

ERV

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

NHEB

You shall remember that you were a bondservant in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.

SMT

And remember that thou wert a servant in Egypt: and watch thou and do these laws.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 16:12

AndthoushaltrememberH2142VerbthatthouwastabondmanH5650Noun MasculineinEgyptH4714andthoushaltobserveH8104VerbanddoH6213VerbthesestatutesH2706Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 16:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 16:12

Summary

Remember slavery, keep commandments consistently

Place

Egypt

Event

Remembrance of bondage

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC