Deuteronomy 26:7 nasb — 'Then we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction and our toil an…

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"'Then we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction and our toil and our oppression;"

— Deuteronomy 26:7, NASB

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Deuteronomy 26 — Context

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"Then the priest shall take the basket from your hand and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God.

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"You shall answer and say before the LORD your God, 'My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt and sojourned there, few in number; but there he became a great, mighty and populous nation.

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'And the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, and imposed hard labor on us.

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'Then we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction and our toil and our oppression;

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and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with great terror and with signs and wonders;

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and He has brought us to this place and has given us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey.

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'Now behold, I have brought the first of the produce of the ground which You, O LORD have given me.' And you shall set it down before the LORD your God, and worship before the LORD your God;

Deuteronomy 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 26:7 say?
Deuteronomy 26:7 in the NASB reads: “'Then we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction and our toil 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 (NASB): “'Then we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction and our toil 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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