Ezekiel 20:10

10 Therefore I led them out of Egypt and brought them into the wilderness.

Ezekiel 20:10 in Other Translations

10 Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness.

10 So I led them out of the land of Egypt and brought them into the wilderness.

10 So I brought them out of Egypt and led them into the wilderness.

10 And then I did it: I led them out of Egypt into the desert.

10 So I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness.

10 "'So I brought the Israelites out of Egypt and led them into the desert.

10 "So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness.

10 " ' "So I led them out of Egypt. I brought them into the Desert of Sinai.

Ezekiel 20:10 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 20:10

Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt,
&c.] It was the Lord that brought them out from thence with a mighty hand and outstretched arm; that obliged Pharaoh to let them go, and gave them favour in the eyes of the Egyptians, that they went out unmolested by them: and brought them into the wilderness;
before they went into the land of Canaan; here they had freedom from their bondage, and were in a wonderful manner provided for by the Lord, guided, supported, preserved, and at last brought to the promised land.

Ezekiel 20:10 In-Context

8 “ ‘But they rebelled against me and would not listen to me; they did not get rid of the vile images they had set their eyes on, nor did they forsake the idols of Egypt. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in Egypt.

9 But for the sake of my name, I brought them out of Egypt. I did it to keep my name from being profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they lived and in whose sight I had revealed myself to the Israelites.

10 Therefore I led them out of Egypt and brought them into the wilderness.

11 I gave them my decrees and made known to them my laws, by which the person who obeys them will live.

12 Also I gave them my Sabbaths as a sign between us, so they would know that I the LORD made them holy.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 13:18; Exodus 19:1