Deuteronomy 10:22

22 "¹Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, ²and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven.

Deuteronomy 10:22 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 10:22

Thy fathers went down into Egypt with seventy persons
That is, in all; for there were not seventy besides Jacob and the patriarchs his sons, but with them; see ( Genesis 46:26 Genesis 46:27 ) and now the Lord thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude; as he promised they should be, ( Genesis 15:5 ) .

Deuteronomy 10:22 In-Context

20 "You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.

21 "He is your praise and He is your God, who has done these great and awesome things for you which your eyes have seen.

22 "Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven.

Cross References

• 1. Genesis 46:27
• 2. Genesis 15:5; Genesis 22:17; Deuteronomy 1:10