Deuteronomy 6:21

Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 6:21

BSB

then you are to tell him, "We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand.

AKJV

Then you shall say to your son, We were Pharaoh's slaves in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:

CPDV

You shall say to him: 'We were servants of Pharaoh in Egypt, and the Lord led us away from Egypt with a strong hand.

ERV

then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:

NHEB

then you shall tell your son, "We were Pharaoh's bondservants in Egypt: and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand;

SMT

And say thou to thy son, We were servants to Pharaoh in Egypt, and Jehovah brought us out of Egypt by a strong hand:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 6:21

ThenthoushaltsayH559VerbuntothysonH1121Noun MasculineWewerePharaoh'sH6547Noun Masculine bondmenH5650Noun MasculineinEgyptH4714andtheLORDH3068Proper NamebroughtusoutH3318VerbofEgyptH4714withamightyH2389Adjective handH3027Noun Feminine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 6:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 6:21

Summary

Father recounts Egyptian slavery and divine rescue

Place

Egypt

Event

Father teaches son about exodus

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC