It is that which stood by our ancestors and by us: The words, It is that is a reference to the story of the Exodus. This story has strengthened our faith in God throughout the ages. They have risen to destroy us,‟ the word destroy has the connotation to make us forget our faith in God. By recalling the miracles in Egypt and the greatness of God, it is as if God has performed these miracles anew each time and has saved us from the hands of our enemies.