be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Parallel translations
- WEB then beware lest you forget Yahweh, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
- KJV Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
- NKJV then beware, lest you forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
- NASB be careful that you do not forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
- NLT be careful not to forget the Lord, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Egypt.
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Quick answer
Israel must beware lest prosperity makes them forget the God who redeemed them. Abundance can dangerously dull our remembrance of God.
Overview
Moses warns that the comfort of the land may tempt Israel to forget the Lord who freed them from slavery. Prosperity poses a spiritual danger, breeding self-sufficiency and forgetfulness. The remedy is grateful remembrance of redemption, which for believers centers on the cross of Christ, lest we forget so great a salvation.
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