Deuteronomy 26:8
Deuteronomy 26:8 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.
And the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:
and Jehovah brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders;
And the Lord took us out of Egypt with a strong hand and a stretched-out arm, with works of power and signs and wonders:
The Lord led us out of Egypt with his great power and incredible strength and terrifying actions, signs and miracles.
And the Lord brought vs out of Egypt in a mightie hande, and a stretched out arme, with great terriblenesse, both in signes and wonders.
and Jehovah bringeth us out from Egypt, by a strong hand, and by a stretched-out arm, and by great fear, and by signs, and by wonders,
The LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand, with an outstretched arm, with great terror, with signs, and with wonders;
And the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an out-stretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders;
And brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand, and a stretched out arm, with great terror, with signs and wonders:
Then by your great power [MTY] and by performing many kinds of miracles [DOU], and other terrifying things, you brought them out of Egypt.
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Study Notes — Deuteronomy 26:8
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- Deuteronomy 26:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 26:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 26:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:8
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 26:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:8
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 26:8
Context — Offering Firstfruits and Tithes
8Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.
9And He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. 10And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land that You, O LORD, have given me.” Then you are to place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before Him.Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 4:34 | Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:12–13 | He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan. He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall. |
| 4 | Exodus 12:37 | The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Psalms 105:27–38 | They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. He sent darkness, and it became dark— yet they defied His words. He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers. He spoke, and insects swarmed— gnats throughout their country. He gave them hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land. He struck their vines and fig trees and shattered the trees of their country. He spoke, and the locusts came— young locusts without number. They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil. Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled. Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them. |
| 7 | Exodus 12:41 | At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt. |
| 8 | Exodus 14:16–31 | And as for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground. And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen. The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.” And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other. Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea. At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea, so that the waters may flow back over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen.” So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea. The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. |
| 9 | Exodus 12:51 | And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions. |
| 10 | Psalms 106:7–10 | Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea. Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. He saved them from the hand that hated them; He redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. |
Deuteronomy 26:8 Summary
Deuteronomy 26:8 reminds us that God is a powerful and caring God who rescues His people from difficult situations, just like He did for the Israelites when He brought them out of Egypt with great power and signs. This verse helps us understand that God's deliverance is not just about freeing us from trouble, but also about showing us His love and care, as seen in Psalm 107:1 and Isaiah 63:9. By remembering God's past actions, like the Israelites did, we can trust Him more and be grateful for His presence in our lives. As we reflect on God's mighty hand and outstretched arm, we can find comfort and strength in His promise to always be with us, as stated in Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD brought the Israelites out of Egypt with a 'mighty hand and an outstretched arm'?
This phrase, found in Deuteronomy 26:8, signifies God's powerful and redeeming action, much like what is described in Exodus 6:6 and Psalm 136:12, where God's strength and care for His people are emphasized.
How did the 'great terror, signs, and wonders' impact the Israelites and the Egyptians?
The display of God's power through these means, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 26:8, was meant to demonstrate His authority and care for the Israelites, while also warning the Egyptians of His presence and might, similar to what is seen in Exodus 7-12 and Psalm 78:43-51.
What is the significance of the Israelites recalling their deliverance from Egypt in Deuteronomy 26:8?
Remembering their deliverance, as commanded in Deuteronomy 26:8, allowed the Israelites to acknowledge God's faithfulness and provision, much like the command in Deuteronomy 8:2-5 to remember their wilderness journey and God's care for them.
How does the deliverance from Egypt relate to the Israelites' worship and obedience?
The deliverance from Egypt, as noted in Deuteronomy 26:8, served as a foundation for the Israelites' worship and obedience, as seen in their offering of firstfruits in Deuteronomy 26:10, and was a reminder of their covenant relationship with God, as outlined in Exodus 19:4-6 and Deuteronomy 7:6-11.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's 'mighty hand and outstretched arm' in your life, and how can you thank Him for those times?
- In what ways can you, like the Israelites, recall and celebrate God's deliverance and provision in your life, and how might this impact your relationship with Him?
- What 'signs and wonders' has God performed in your life, and how have these experiences shaped your faith and trust in Him?
- How can remembering God's past faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 26:8, encourage you to trust Him in present and future challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 26:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 26:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:8
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 26:8
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:8
Sermons on Deuteronomy 26:8
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(Through the Bible) Deuteronomy 26-29 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Moses addresses the children of Israel and reminds them of the covenant they have with God. He emphasizes that despite witnessing great miracles and signs, they hav |
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Lord, Give Me Your Heart - 1 by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding our past and future in order to effectively minister to others. He highlights the story of Moses being sent a |
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Through the Bible - Deuteronomy by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the book of Deuteronomy and its three main themes: looking back at God's faithfulness, looking upwards at God's laws, and looking forward to G |
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Remembering Your Deliverances by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about astronauts in space to illustrate the importance of remembering God's miracles. He describes how the astronauts were amazed by the |
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Remembrance of Deliverance; and Guidance by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of remembering God's deliverance while navigating the wilderness of life. He explains that although the Israelites were freed from Egy |
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Son, Remember by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the importance of remembrance in his sermon 'Son, Remember,' recounting his near-death experiences that brought his life memories rushing back. He reflects on |
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God Bless and Keep You in Peace by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the power of God's strength in delivering His people, drawing parallels from the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, where the blood of the lamb protected the |






