Deuteronomy 26:7 kjv — And when we cried unto the Lord God of our fathers, the Lord heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our lab…

King James Version

"And when we cried unto the Lord God of our fathers, the Lord heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:"

— Deuteronomy 26:7, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 26 — Context

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And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the Lord thy God.

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And thou shalt speak and say before the Lord thy God, A Syrian ready to perish was my father, and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous:

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And the Egyptians evil entreated us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage:

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And when we cried unto the Lord God of our fathers, the Lord heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:

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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:

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And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this land, even a land that floweth with milk and honey.

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And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O Lord, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the Lord thy God, and worship before the Lord thy God:

Deuteronomy 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 26:7 say?
Deuteronomy 26:7 in the King James Version reads: “And when we cried unto the Lord God of our fathers, the Lord heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:”
Where is Deuteronomy 26:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 26:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 26, verse 7.
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 26:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 26:7 in?
Deuteronomy 26:7 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 26:7?
Deuteronomy 26:7 reads (KJV): “And when we cried unto the Lord God of our fathers, the Lord heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:” 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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