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Deuteronomy 29:16

Egypt

14 I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you,

15 but also with those who are standing here with us today in the presence of the LORD our God, as well as with those who are not here today.

For you yourselves know how we lived in the land of Egypt and how we passed through the nations on the way here.

17 You saw the abominations and idols among them made of wood and stone, of silver and gold.

18 Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Make sure there is no root among you that bears such poisonous and bitter fruit,

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
For you yourselves know how we lived in the land of Egypt and how we passed through the nations on the way here.
KJV
(For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by;
WEB
(for you know how we lived in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the middle of the nations through which you passed;
ASV
(for ye know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the midst of the nations through which ye passed;
DARBY
(for ye know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the nations which ye passed;
BLB
For you⁺ know that we dwelt in the land of Egypt and that we passed over in the midst of the nations that you⁺ passed over.
ÅB
For dere vet selv hvordan vi bodde i Egypt, og hvordan vi dro midt igjennom de folk som dere har draget igjennom,
OTB
Dere vet hvordan vi levde i Egypt og hvordan vi passerte gjennom nasjonene på vei hit.
B1930
For I vet selv hvorledes vi bodde i Egyptens land, og hvorledes vi drog midt igjennem de folk som I har draget igjennem,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 2:19

    But when you get close to the Ammonites, do not harass them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the Ammonites. I have given it to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”

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  • Deuteronomy 3:1–2

    Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei.

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  • Deuteronomy 2:4

    and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful.

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  • Deuteronomy 2:9

    Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”

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  • Deuteronomy 2:24

    “Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle.

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