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Deuteronomy 29:2
Moses summoned all Israel and proclaimed to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to all his land.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses the entire nation of Israel in the land of Moab, framing his speech as a covenant renewal that builds upon the earlier agreement at Horeb.
The words — The Hebrew verb וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א (va/i.yik.Ra') meaning "he summoned" and the pronoun אַתֶּ֣ם ('a.Tem) meaning "you" anchor the passage in a direct, collective address to the people.
The thread — This appeal to witnessed divine action in Egypt recurs in Exodus 19:4 and Joshua 24:5, where God reminds the people of His past interventions.
Why it lands — The text demands that the audience acknowledge their personal observation of God’s acts against Pharaoh and his land before accepting the renewed covenant terms.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Moses called unto all Israel, and said unto them, Ye have seen all that the Lord did before your eyes in the land of Egypt unto Pharaoh, and unto all his servants, and unto all his land;
Cross-references
- Exodus 19:4 ‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.
- Exodus 8:12 After Moses and Aaron had left Pharaoh, Moses cried out to the LORD for help with the frogs that He had brought against Pharaoh.
- Joshua 24:5 Then I sent Moses and Aaron, and I afflicted the Egyptians by what I did there, and afterward I brought you out.
- Psalms 78:43 when He performed His signs in Egypt and His wonders in the fields of Zoan.
- Psalms 105:27 They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.