Deuteronomy 26:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 26:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 26:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the Egyptians evil entreated us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 26:6 — KJV
“And the Egyptians evil entreated us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage:”
— Deuteronomy 26:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 26:6 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 26:6
“But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face. as...: Heb. that which is good in thine eyes dealt...: Heb. afflicted her”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:6: afflicted, hard
“And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head. displeased...: was evil in his eyes”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:6: evil, laid
“And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in morter, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:6: hard, bondage
“And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:6: evil, entreated
“And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:6: egyptians, bondage
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