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Good News Translation
Deuteronomy 16:12
Be sure that you obey these commands; do not forget that you were slaves in Egypt.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt; carefully follow these statutes.
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt; carefully follow these statutes.
Hebrew Names Version
You shall remember that you were a bondservant in Mitzrayim: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
You shall remember that you were a bondservant in Mitzrayim: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
King James Version
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
Lexham English Bible
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and so you shall diligently observe these rules.
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and so you shall diligently observe these rules.
English Standard Version
You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
New Century Version
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully obey all these laws.
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully obey all these laws.
New English Translation
Furthermore, remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and so be careful to observe these statutes.
Furthermore, remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and so be careful to observe these statutes.
Amplified Bible
"You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to obey these statutes.
"You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to obey these statutes.
New American Standard Bible
"You shall also remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful and comply with these statutes.
"You shall also remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful and comply with these statutes.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a seruant in Egypt: therefore thou shalt obserue and doe these ordinances.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a seruant in Egypt: therefore thou shalt obserue and doe these ordinances.
Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
Contemporary English Version
Remember that you used to be slaves in Egypt, so obey these laws.
Remember that you used to be slaves in Egypt, so obey these laws.
Complete Jewish Bible
Remember that you were a slave in Egypt; then you will keep and obey these laws.
Remember that you were a slave in Egypt; then you will keep and obey these laws.
Darby Translation
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and thou shalt keep and do these statutes.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and thou shalt keep and do these statutes.
Easy-to-Read Version
Remember, you were slaves in Egypt. So be sure to obey these laws.
Remember, you were slaves in Egypt. So be sure to obey these laws.
George Lamsa Translation
And you must remember that you were a bondman in Egypt; so you shall observe and do these statutes.
And you must remember that you were a bondman in Egypt; so you shall observe and do these statutes.
Literal Translation
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall take heed to do these statutes.
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall take heed to do these statutes.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And remembre, yt thou wast a seruaunte in Egipte, so that thou kepe and do these ordynaunces.
And remembre, yt thou wast a seruaunte in Egipte, so that thou kepe and do these ordynaunces.
American Standard Version
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
Bible in Basic English
And you will keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt: and you will take care to keep all these laws.
And you will keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt: and you will take care to keep all these laws.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And remember that thou wast a seruaunt in Egypt: and thou shalt obserue and do these ordinaunces.
And remember that thou wast a seruaunt in Egypt: and thou shalt obserue and do these ordinaunces.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
King James Version (1611)
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt obserue & do these Statutes.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt obserue & do these Statutes.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and thou shalt observe and do these commands.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and thou shalt observe and do these commands.
English Revised Version
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
Berean Standard Bible
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes.
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thou schalt haue mynde for thou were seruaunt in Egipt, and thou schalt kepe and do tho thingis that ben comaundid.
And thou schalt haue mynde for thou were seruaunt in Egipt, and thou schalt kepe and do tho thingis that ben comaundid.
Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast remembered that a servant thou hast been in Egypt, and hast observed and done these statutes.
and thou hast remembered that a servant thou hast been in Egypt, and hast observed and done these statutes.
Update Bible Version
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bond-man in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bond-man in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
World English Bible
You shall remember that you were a bondservant in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
You shall remember that you were a bondservant in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
New King James Version
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
New Living Translation
Remember that you were once slaves in Egypt, so be careful to obey all these decrees.
Remember that you were once slaves in Egypt, so be careful to obey all these decrees.
New Life Bible
Remember that you were servants in Egypt. And be careful to obey these Laws.
Remember that you were servants in Egypt. And be careful to obey these Laws.
New Revised Standard
Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and diligently observe these statutes.
Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and diligently observe these statutes.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So shalt thou remember that a servant, thou wast in Egypt, - and shalt observe and do these statutes.
So shalt thou remember that a servant, thou wast in Egypt, - and shalt observe and do these statutes.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt: and thou shalt keep and do the things that are commanded.
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt: and thou shalt keep and do the things that are commanded.
Revised Standard Version
You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
THE MESSAGE
Don't forget that you were once a slave in Egypt. So be diligent in observing these regulations.
Don't forget that you were once a slave in Egypt. So be diligent in observing these regulations.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
"You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
Contextual Overview
1 "Honor the Lord your God by celebrating Passover in the month of Abib; it was on a night in that month that he rescued you from Egypt. 2 Go to the one place of worship and slaughter there one of your sheep or cattle for the Passover meal to honor the Lord your God. 3 When you eat this meal, do not eat bread prepared with yeast. For seven days you are to eat bread prepared without yeast, as you did when you had to leave Egypt in such a hurry. Eat this bread—it will be called the bread of suffering—so that as long as you live you will remember the day you came out of Egypt, that place of suffering. 4 For seven days no one in your land is to have any yeast in the house; and the meat of the animal killed on the evening of the first day must be eaten that same night. 5"Slaughter the Passover animals at the one place of worship—and nowhere else in the land that the Lord your God will give you. Do it at sunset, the time of day when you left Egypt. 7 Boil the meat and eat it at the one place of worship; and the next morning return home. 8 For the next six days you are to eat bread prepared without yeast, and on the seventh day assemble to worship the Lord your God, and do no work on that day. 9 "Count seven weeks from the time that you begin to harvest the grain, 10 and then celebrate the Harvest Festival, to honor the Lord your God, by bringing him a freewill offering in proportion to the blessing he has given you. 11 Be joyful in the Lord 's presence, together with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. Do this at the one place of worship.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Deuteronomy 16:15, Deuteronomy 15:15, Lamentations 3:19, Lamentations 3:20, Romans 6:17, Romans 6:18, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:11
Reciprocal: Exodus 13:3 - Remember Exodus 20:10 - thy stranger Leviticus 23:14 - it shall be Deuteronomy 5:15 - remember Deuteronomy 24:18 - General Ezra 7:10 - to do it Jeremiah 34:13 - in the 2 Thessalonians 3:14 - obey
Cross-References
Genesis 16:5
Then Sarai said to Abram, "It's your fault that Hagar despises me. I myself gave her to you, and ever since she found out that she was pregnant, she has despised me. May the Lord judge which of us is right, you or me!"
Then Sarai said to Abram, "It's your fault that Hagar despises me. I myself gave her to you, and ever since she found out that she was pregnant, she has despised me. May the Lord judge which of us is right, you or me!"
Genesis 16:8
and said, "Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?" She answered, "I am running away from my mistress."
and said, "Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?" She answered, "I am running away from my mistress."
Genesis 21:20
God was with the boy as he grew up; he lived in the wilderness of Paran and became a skillful hunter.
God was with the boy as he grew up; he lived in the wilderness of Paran and became a skillful hunter.
Genesis 27:40
You will live by your sword, But be your brother's slave. Yet when you rebel, You will break away from his control."
You will live by your sword, But be your brother's slave. Yet when you rebel, You will break away from his control."
Job 11:12
Stupid people will start being wise when wild donkeys are born tame.
Stupid people will start being wise when wild donkeys are born tame.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt,.... And now delivered from that bondage; the consideration of which should make them liberal in their freewill offering, and generous in the feast they provided, and compassionate to the stranger, widow, and fatherless:
and thou shalt observe and do these statutes; concerning the passover, the feast of unleavened bread, and of Pentecost, and the peace offerings and the freewill offerings belonging to them: and nothing could more strongly oblige them to observe them than their redemption from their bondage in Egypt; as nothing more engages to the performance of good works than the consideration of our spiritual and eternal redemption by Christ, 1 Corinthians 6:19.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Feast of Weeks; and Deuteronomy 16:13-17, Feast of Tabernacles. Nothing is here added to the rules given in Leviticus and Numbers except the clauses so often recurring in Deuteronomy and so characteristic of it, which restrict the public celebration of the festivals to the sanctuary, and enjoin that the enjoyments of them should be extended to the Levites, widows, orphans, etc.
