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Exodus 15:2
The LORDis my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: heis my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Psalm 22:3
But thouart holy,O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

Isaiah 12:2-6
Behold, Godis my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAHis my strength andmy song; he also is become my salvation…

that hath

Deuteronomy 4:32-35
For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, andask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath beenany such thing as this great thingis, or hath been heard like it? …

1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how greatthings he hath done for you.

2 Samuel 7:23
And what one nation in the earthis like thy people,even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt,from the nations and their gods?

and He is your God
This reaffirms the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The declaration "He is your God" is a reminder of the personal and communal relationship that the Israelites have with Yahweh. It underscores the idea of God as a personal deity who is actively involved in the lives of His people. This relationship is foundational to the identity of Israel as a nation chosen by God, as seen inExodus 6:7 and reiterated throughout the Old Testament.

who has done for you these great and awesome wonders
This phrase refers to the miraculous acts God performed on behalf of the Israelites, particularly during the Exodus from Egypt and their journey through the wilderness. These wonders include the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the provision of manna. Such acts are not only historical events but also serve as signs of God's power and faithfulness. They are often recalled in later scriptures, such as inNehemiah 9:17, to remind the people of God's past deliverance and to encourage trust in His future provision.

that your eyes have seen
This emphasizes the firsthand experience of the Israelites with God's miraculous deeds. The phrase underscores the importance of eyewitness testimony in establishing the truth of God's actions. It also serves as a call to remember and pass down these experiences to future generations, as seen inDeuteronomy 4:9. The tangible nature of these experiences strengthens the call to faithfulness and obedience, as the people have directly witnessed God's intervention in their history.

• The verse opens by declaring that the LORD Himself is the very substance and source of Israel’s praise. Rather than merely giving praise, the people are reminded that their highest joy and boasting are found in Him.

•Psalm 22:3 says, “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” God inhabits, inspires, and defines true worship.

•Psalm 34:1–2 shows the same heartbeat: “I will bless the LORD at all times… My soul will boast in the LORD.” The call is to make God, not circumstance, the centerpiece of celebration.

• Practically, this redirects attention from human achievement to divine majesty. Praising God becomes a lifestyle anchored in who He is, not in changing feelings or situations.

• The statement moves from praise to possession: “He is your God.” It underscores covenant intimacy—He belongs to them, and they belong to Him.

•Exodus 20:2: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” The same covenant phrase forms the foundation of the Ten Commandments.

•Deuteronomy 6:4–5 reinforces exclusive allegiance: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart…”

• This personal ownership insists on trust and obedience. Because He is their God, no rival loyalties are acceptable (Joshua 24:14–15).

• The focus shifts to action. God is not distant; He intervenes for His people.

•Exodus 14:13–14 shows Him fighting for Israel at the Red Sea, andDeuteronomy 4:34 asks, “Has any god tried to take for himself one nation out of another… by trials, signs, wonders…?” The implied answer is no—only the LORD rescues like this.

• Remembering His past deeds fuels present faith. If He has acted before, He will act again (Psalm 77:11–12).

• Scripture repeatedly calls God’s works “great and awesome.” The phrase emphasizes both magnitude and reverence.

•Psalm 145:5–6: “I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty and Your wondrous works. They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds.”

• Examples Israel would recall:

– Plagues in Egypt (Exodus 7–12)

– Parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14)

– Water from the rock (Exodus 17,Numbers 20)

– Manna and quail (Exodus 16)

– Jordan River crossing and fall of Jericho (Joshua 3–6)

• Such wonders authenticate God’s supremacy and kindness, inviting ongoing awe and gratitude.

• The verse ends by stressing eyewitness experience. They were not relying on rumors; they saw the miracles firsthand.

•Deuteronomy 4:9 warns, “Only be on guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen.” Remembering guards against drift.

•2 Peter 1:16 echoes the same principle for New Testament believers: “We did not follow cleverly devised myths… we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.”

• Personal testimony strengthens generational faith—what they saw, they were to recount to children and grandchildren (Psalm 78:3–7).

Deuteronomy 10:21 reminds God’s people that the LORD is both the object of their praise and the covenant God who personally rescued them. By recalling His mighty deeds—wonders they themselves witnessed—they are stirred to exclusive devotion, continual gratitude, and confident obedience. Their identity, worship, and future hope all center on the God who has already proved Himself faithful in great and awesome ways.