Deuteronomy 24:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You lived in poverty as slaves in Egypt until the LORD your God rescued you. That's why I am giving you these laws.

Cross References

Isaiah 51:1

If you want to do right and obey the LORD, follow Abraham's example. He was the rock from which you were chipped.

Deuteronomy 24:18

You were slaves in Egypt until the LORD your God rescued you. That's why I am giving you these laws.

Deuteronomy 24:21

And when you pick your grapes, go over the vines only once, then let the poor have what is left.

Deuteronomy 25:1

Suppose you and someone else each accuse the other of doing something wrong, and you go to court, where the judges decide you are guilty. If your punishment is to be beaten with a whip, one of the judges will order you to lie down, and you will receive the number of lashes you deserve.

Deuteronomy 7:8

but the LORD chose you because he loves you and because he had made a promise to your ancestors. Then with his mighty arm, he rescued you from the king of Egypt, who had made you his slaves.