Deuteronomy 6:12

beware give heed to thyselfor be on guard with respect to thyself, apparently a common phrase from one person to another, Exodus 10:28 (J), etc.; addressed to Israel in the editorial passage, Exodus 34:12 and frequently in D: Deuteronomy 4:9; Deuteronomy 8:11 (both followed, as here, by lest thou forget), Deuteronomy 12:13; Deuteronomy 12:19; Deuteronomy 12:30; Deuteronomy 15:9, all Sg. and in the Pl. Deuteronomy 4:23; Deuteronomy 9:16 (cp. Deuteronomy 4:15).

which brought thee, etc.] Once more an emphasis on the providence of Israel's God.

house of bondmen] So in J, Exodus 13:3; Exodus 13:14; in Deut. only in Sg.: Deuteronomy 5:6; Deuteronomy 6:12; Deuteronomy 7:8; Deuteronomy 8:14; Deuteronomy 13:5; Deuteronomy 13:10; the slaves" quarter (ergastulum).