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What Does Exodus 29:46 Mean?

Exodus 29:46 in the King James Version says “And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell amo...” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.”

Exodus 29:46 · KJV

Context

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And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.

45

And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.

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And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
God promises to dwell among Israel, meeting them at the tabernacle, His glory sanctifying the place and people. The daily offerings maintain covenant relationship—morning and evening, continually before the LORD. This perpetual worship prefigures Christ's eternal intercession and the New Covenant promise: 'I will be their God, and they shall be my people.' The tabernacle becomes the meeting place where God and man commune through prescribed atonement.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The daily burnt offerings (morning and evening) continued throughout Israel's history, maintaining the covenant relationship established at Sinai. This perpetual worship demonstrated that relationship with God requires ongoing devotion, not one-time commitment.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Christ's eternal intercession fulfill the 'daily offerings' pattern?
  2. What does God's promise to 'dwell among you' mean for your daily life?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 15 words
וְיָֽדְע֗וּ1 of 15

“And they shall know”

H3045

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

כִּ֣י2 of 15
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אֲנִ֤י3 of 15
H589

i

יְהוָ֥ה4 of 15

“that I am the LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶֽם׃5 of 15

“their God”

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

אֲשֶׁ֨ר6 of 15
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

הוֹצֵ֧אתִי7 of 15

“that brought them forth”

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

אֹתָ֛ם8 of 15
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

מֵאֶ֥רֶץ9 of 15

“out of the land”

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרַ֖יִם10 of 15

“of Egypt”

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

לְשָׁכְנִ֣י11 of 15

“that I may dwell”

H7931

to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)

בְתוֹכָ֑ם12 of 15

“among”

H8432

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

אֲנִ֖י13 of 15
H589

i

יְהוָ֥ה14 of 15

“that I am the LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶֽם׃15 of 15

“their God”

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 29:46 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Exodus 29:46 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 20:2Jeremiah 31:33Leviticus 11:44Leviticus 18:30Ezekiel 20:5Leviticus 19:2

Places in This Verse

EgyptRegion · Modern: Ain Shams · 30.13°N, 31.31°E658 verses across 33 books
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