King James Bible
"Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself."
God appeals to Israel's direct experience of His power in the plagues and Red Sea deliverance. This eyewitness testimony of divine judgment against Egypt serves as the foundation for the covenant relationship about to be established at Sinai. The eagle metaphor captures both protective care and effortless power—eagles carry their young on their wings to teach them to fly. This poetic image contrasts the harsh bondage of Egypt with God's tender, swift deliverance. The ultimate purpose wasn't merely liberation from slavery but intimate relationship with God. This phrase reveals the personal nature of redemption, as God draws His people to Himself at Mount Sinai for covenant-making.