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What Does Exodus 6:8 Mean?

Exodus 6:8 in the King James Version says “And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; a... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD. swear: Heb. lift up my hand

Exodus 6:8 · KJV


Context

6

Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:

7

And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

8

And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD. swear: Heb. lift up my hand

9

And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage. anguish: Heb. shortness, or, straitness

10

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 8 continues the covenantal reaffirmation. God's sevenfold promise ('I will bring out, deliver, redeem, take, be your God, bring in, give') comprehensively describes salvation from multiple angles, foreshadowing the gospel's complete deliverance.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-8 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.

Reflection Questions

  1. Which aspect of God's comprehensive salvation most speaks to your need?
  2. How does this covenant structure foreshadow Christ's redemption?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 19 words
וְהֵֽבֵאתִ֤י1 of 19

And I will bring

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶתְכֶם֙2 of 19
H853

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

אֶל3 of 19
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הָאָ֔רֶץ4 of 19

you in unto the land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

אֲשֶׁ֤ר5 of 19
H834

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

נָשָׂ֙אתִי֙6 of 19

concerning the which I did swear

H5375

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

אֶת7 of 19
H853

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

יָדִ֔י8 of 19
H3027

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

וְנָֽתַתִּ֨י9 of 19

and I will give

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֹתָ֔הּ10 of 19
H853

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

לְאַבְרָהָ֥ם11 of 19

it to Abraham

H85

abraham, the later name of abram

לְיִצְחָ֖ק12 of 19

to Isaac

H3327

jitschak (or isaac), son of abraham

וּֽלְיַעֲקֹ֑ב13 of 19

and to Jacob

H3290

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

וְנָֽתַתִּ֨י14 of 19

and I will give

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֹתָ֥הּ15 of 19
H853

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

לָכֶ֛ם16 of 19
H0
מֽוֹרָשָׁ֖ה17 of 19

it you for an heritage

H4181

a possession

אֲנִ֥י18 of 19
H589

i

יְהוָֽה׃19 of 19

I am the LORD

H3068

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


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 6:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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