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Deuteronomy 16:12 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 16:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 16 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.”
Deuteronomy 16:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:12
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt—The Hebrew vezacharta (וְזָכַרְתָּ֗) commands active remembrance, not passive recollection. Israel's slavery experience (עֶבֶד הָיִ֖יתָ, eved hayita, 'you were a slave') must shape present ethics. This motive clause grounds inclusive feast hospitality in experiential solidarity: 'You know the heart of a stranger, for you were strangers' (Exodus 23:9).Thou shalt observe and do these statutes—The twin verbs veshamarta ve'asita (וְשָׁמַרְתָּ֣ וְעָשִׂ֔יתָ, 'guard and do') stress careful obedience. Memory of redemption demands ethical action...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 16:12
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“and Yahweh your God redeemed you: therefore I command you this thing today.”
“that”
“the Gentiles in the flesh”
“and in all the work of your hands”
“the wormwood and the gall.”