Exodus 6:5

Translations

Modern

Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant.

Traditional

And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.

Literal

And also I have heard the groaning of the sons of Israel whom Egypt is making serve, and I have remembered My covenant.

Latin

Ego audivi gemitum filiorum Israël, quo Ægyptii oppresserunt eos: et recordatus sum pacti mei.

Original

Hebrew

English

Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant.

Notes

Exodus 6:2–8

Once again, God clearly connected his present action with the promises he made to the patriarchs (Abraham and his family). God works in history in ways that show his faithfulness. He makes promises, and he keeps them.

God also planned to reveal more about himself than he had revealed to the patriarchs. This new generation would understand more about who he is and what he intends to do. They would especially learn more about the meaning and demands of the covenant (6:4–5).

Why does God redeem his people (6:6)? Why did he first reveal himself to Abraham? Why did he first reveal himself to Abraham?

God wanted the Israelites to belong to him as his own people. He also wanted to be their God (6:7). This mutual relationship was always his goal.

God’s purpose is for humankind to live in a loving and willing covenant relationship with him. In that relationship, people can become what he created them to be.

Exodus 6:1–13

God renewed his promises. The offer of rescue emphasized the main question. Pharaoh asked: "Who is the LORD?" (5:2). While the Israelites needed rescue from slavery, their greater need was to know the Lord. The main purpose of God’s renewed promises was “you will know that I am the LORD your God” (6:7).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses Pharaoh God’s Covenants Hardened Hearts Promised Land Suffering in Following God

Related verses

Exodus 2:24
So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Psalm 106:44–45
Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress.
Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
Exodus 3:7
The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.
Psalm 105:8
He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—
Luke 1:72
…to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant,
Genesis 8:1
But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside.
Genesis 9:15
I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.
Luke 1:54
He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of God, Being and Attributes of Land Ransom

Topics

Covenant with the Israelites to Deliver Them from Egypt Covenant: Abraham God: Faithfulness of Moses: Receives Comfort and Assurance from the Lord Prayer: Answer To, Promise

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