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Deuteronomy 8:18

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But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.

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Egypt was the land of Israel’s former slavery, from which the Lord delivered them before bringing them toward Canaan. Its memory underscores Deuteronomy 8:18: Israel’s wealth and covenant life depend on God’s faithful provision, not their own strength.

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Deuteronomy 8:18 mentions Egypt.

Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

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