Deuteronomy 26:6-9

6 The Egyptians abused and battered us, in a cruel and savage slavery.
7 We cried out to God, the God-of-Our-Fathers: He listened to our voice, he saw our destitution, our trouble, our cruel plight.
8 And God took us out of Egypt with his strong hand and long arm, terrible and great, with signs and miracle-wonders.
9 And he brought us to this place, gave us this land flowing with milk and honey.

Deuteronomy 26:6-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY 26

This chapter treats of the basket of firstfruits to be brought and presented to the Lord, and the confession to be made along with it, De 26:1-11; and of the declaration to be made on the third year, the year of tithing, and the prayer annexed to it, De 26:12-15; and of the covenant made in a solemn manner between God and the people of Israel, De 26:16-19.

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