Deuteronomy 5:6 Meaning
I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
Context Explained
4The LORD talked with you face to face in the mount out of the midst of the fire,
5(I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to shew you the word of the LORD: for ye were afraid by reason of the fire, and went not up into the mount;) saying,
6I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
7Thou shalt have none other gods before me.
8Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 8:36
Jesus speaks of setting people free, echoing the theme of liberation from bondage.
Exodus 20:2
Both verses declare God as the deliverer from Egypt, establishing His authority.
Romans 6:18
This verse explains how believers are freed from sin, similar to Israel's deliverance from Egypt.
Source: Deuteronomy 5:6