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For I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
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God's Case for His Goodness
Commentators explain that God isn't just listing historical facts; He's making a relational case. He recounts His foundational act of kindness—rescuing Israel from slavery in Egypt—to contrast it with their unfaithfulness. As John Calvin notes, God's point is that He has blessed them immensely without being burdensome, which makes their turning away from Him even more grievous.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of servants— What were you? What are you? Who made…
19th Century
Anglican
For I brought thee up. —There seems a pause intended; but Israel, abashed, remains silent. So the Lord continues to plead…
Baptist
God constantly refers to Israel's coming out of Egypt; on every great occasion he begins, "I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out o…
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16th Century
Protestant
God, having testified that He had in no way been troublesome to the people, now states with what great and numerous benefits He had bound them to H…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt Instead of doing them any wrong, he has done them much good; of which…
The people are called upon to declare why they were weary of God's worship, and prone to idolatry. Sin causes the controversy between God and man. …
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