Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and follow carefully these decrees. New Living Translation Remember that you were once slaves in Egypt, so be careful to obey all these decrees. English Standard Version You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall be careful to observe these statutes. Berean Standard Bible Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes. King James Bible And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt 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. 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. NASB 1995 “You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes. NASB 1977 “And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall be careful to observe these statutes. Legacy Standard Bible And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and you shall 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. Christian Standard Bible Remember that you were slaves in Egypt; carefully follow these statutes. Holman Christian Standard Bible Remember that you were slaves in Egypt; carefully follow these statutes.” American Standard Version And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes. Contemporary English Version Remember that you used to be slaves in Egypt, so obey these laws. English Revised Version And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes. GOD'S WORD® Translation Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and obey these laws carefully. Good News Translation Be sure that you obey these commands; do not forget that you were slaves in Egypt. International Standard Version Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, so keep and observe these statutes." NET Bible Furthermore, remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and so be careful to observe these statutes. New Heart English Bible You shall remember that you were a bondservant 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleRemember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes. World English Bible You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt. You shall observe and do these statutes. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have remembered that you have been a servant in Egypt, and have observed and done these statutes. Young's Literal Translation and thou hast remembered that a servant thou hast been in Egypt, and hast observed and done these statutes. Smith's Literal Translation And remember that thou wert a servant in Egypt: and watch thou and do these laws. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt: and thou shalt keep and do the things that are commanded. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall recall that you were a servant in Egypt. And you shall preserve and carry out the things that have been instructed. New American Bible Remember that you too were slaves in Egypt, so carry out these statutes carefully. New Revised Standard Version Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and diligently observe these statutes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you must remember that you were a bondman in Egypt; so you shall observe and do these statutes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And remember that you were a Servant in Egypt; keep and do all these laws. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and thou shalt observe and do these statutes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and thou shalt observe and do these commands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Weeks…11and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. 12Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and carefully follow these statutes. Cross References Exodus 13:3 So Moses told the people, “Remember this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; for the LORD brought you out of it by the strength of His hand. And nothing leavened shall be eaten. Exodus 23:15 You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread as I commanded you: At the appointed time in the month of Abib you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days, because that was the month you came out of Egypt. No one may appear before Me empty-handed. Leviticus 23:42-43 You are to dwell in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must dwell in booths, / so that your descendants may know that I made the Israelites dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.’” Deuteronomy 5:15 Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. That is why the LORD your God has commanded you to keep the Sabbath day. Deuteronomy 15:15 Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God redeemed you; that is why I am giving you this command today. Deuteronomy 24:18 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and the LORD your God redeemed you from that place. Therefore I am commanding you to do this. Deuteronomy 24:22 Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt. Therefore I am commanding you to do this. Joshua 24:17 For the LORD our God brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us throughout our journey and among all the nations through which we traveled. Nehemiah 9:9-10 You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. / You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. Psalm 81:6-10 “I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket. / You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah / Hear, O My people, and I will warn you: O Israel, if only you would listen to Me! ... Isaiah 43:3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. Jeremiah 16:14-15 Yet behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when they will no longer say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of the land of Egypt.’ / Instead they will say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of the land of the north and all the other lands to which He had banished them.’ For I will return them to their land that I gave to their forefathers. Ezekiel 20:10-12 So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness. / And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them. / I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them. Hosea 12:9 But I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt. I will again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the appointed feast. Amos 2:10 And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite. Treasury of Scripture And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes. Deuteronomy 16:15 Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice. Deuteronomy 15:15 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day. Lamentations 3:19,20 Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall… Jump to Previous Bondman Bond-Man Bondservant Care Careful Carefully Decrees Egypt Laws Mind Observe Observed Remember Remembered Servant Slave Slaves Statutes WastJump to Next Bondman Bond-Man Bondservant Care Careful Carefully Decrees Egypt Laws Mind Observe Observed Remember Remembered Servant Slave Slaves Statutes WastDeuteronomy 16 1. The feast of the Passover9. of weeks 13. of tabernacles 16. Every male must offer, as he is able, at these three feasts 18. Of judges and justice 21. Asherah poles and images are forbidden Remember that you were slaves in Egypt This phrase serves as a reminder of Israel's past bondage and God's deliverance. The Israelites' slavery in Egypt is a central theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing oppression and the need for divine intervention. This historical context underscores God's power and faithfulness in liberating His people. The memory of slavery is intended to foster humility and gratitude, reminding the Israelites of their dependence on God. It also serves as a moral imperative to treat others with justice and compassion, as seen in Exodus 22:21 and Leviticus 19:34, where the Israelites are commanded to love the foreigner, remembering their own experience as foreigners in Egypt. and carefully follow these statutes Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe primary audience of Deuteronomy, the Israelites were God's chosen people who were delivered from slavery in Egypt. 2. Egypt The land where the Israelites were enslaved for 400 years before God delivered them through Moses. 3. Moses The prophet and leader who delivered God's laws and statutes to the Israelites, including the command in Deuteronomy 16:12. 4. Feasts Deuteronomy 16 discusses the observance of the Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles, which are times of remembrance and celebration for the Israelites. 5. God's Statutes The laws and commands given by God to the Israelites, which they are instructed to follow carefully. Teaching Points The Importance of RemembranceRemembering past deliverance is crucial for maintaining faith and obedience. Just as the Israelites were to remember their slavery and deliverance, Christians are called to remember Christ's sacrifice and their own deliverance from sin. Obedience to God's Commands The call to "carefully follow these statutes" highlights the importance of obedience. Believers today are called to live according to God's Word, reflecting His character in their lives. Gratitude for Deliverance Reflecting on past deliverance should lead to a heart of gratitude. Just as the Israelites were to be grateful for their freedom from Egypt, Christians should be thankful for their salvation through Jesus Christ. Community and Celebration The feasts mentioned in Deuteronomy 16 were communal events. Believers are encouraged to gather in community to celebrate and remember God's faithfulness together. Living as Free People The reminder of past slavery serves as a call to live in the freedom God provides. Christians are encouraged to live as free people, not returning to the bondage of sin. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 16Deuteronomy 16:12: What external records confirm Israel’s enslavement in Egypt, given the lack of direct evidence in Egyptian texts? Deuteronomy 16:5-7: How do we reconcile sacrificing the Passover 'in the place the Lord chooses' with Exodus 12's instruction to kill the lamb at home? In Deuteronomy 12:30-31, how can the warning against adopting pagan rites be reconciled with other passages (e.g., 2 Kings 16:10-15) where Israelite leaders incorporated foreign practices? What does Passover commemorate? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Rememberוְזָ֣כַרְתָּ֔ (wə·zā·ḵar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you were הָיִ֖יתָ (hā·yî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be slaves עֶ֥בֶד (‘e·ḇeḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant in Egypt, בְּמִצְרָ֑יִם (bə·miṣ·rā·yim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and carefully וְשָׁמַרְתָּ֣ (wə·šā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to follow וְעָשִׂ֔יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make these הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those statutes. הַֽחֻקִּ֖ים (ha·ḥuq·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute Links Deuteronomy 16:12 NIVDeuteronomy 16:12 NLT Deuteronomy 16:12 ESV Deuteronomy 16:12 NASB Deuteronomy 16:12 KJV Deuteronomy 16:12 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 16:12 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 16:12 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 16:12 French Bible Deuteronomy 16:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 16:12 You shall remember that you were (Deut. 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