Deuteronomy 26:6 net — But the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, forcing us to do burdensome labor.

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"But the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, forcing us to do burdensome labor."

— Deuteronomy 26:6, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 26 — Context

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You must go to the priest in office at that time and say to him,“I declare today to the LORD your God that I have come into the land that the LORD promised to our ancestors to give us.”

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The priest will then take the basket from you and set it before the altar of the LORD your God.

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Then you must affirm before the LORD your God,“A wandering Aramean was my ancestor, and he went down to Egypt and lived there as a foreigner with a household few in number, but there he became a great, powerful, and numerous people.

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But the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, forcing us to do burdensome labor.

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So we cried out to the LORD, the God of our ancestors, and he heard us and saw our humiliation, toil, and oppression.

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Therefore the LORD brought us out of Egypt with tremendous strength and power, as well as with great awe-inspiring signs and wonders.

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Then he brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Deuteronomy 26:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 26:6 say?
Deuteronomy 26:6 in the NET Bible reads: “But the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, forcing us to do burdensome labor.”
Where is Deuteronomy 26:6 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 26:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 26, verse 6.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 26:6.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 26:6 in?
Deuteronomy 26:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 26:6?
Deuteronomy 26:6 reads (NET): “But the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, forcing us to do burdensome labor.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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