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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse describes a vast territory promised to Israel, stretching from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean and from the desert to the Euphrates River. They note this specific prophecy was not fulfilled for centuries until the reigns of David and Solomon, demonstrating God's long-term faithfulness to His word.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 23:31
18th Century
Theologian
In Exodus 23:23, the limits of the Land of Canaan, strictly so called, are indicated; to this, when the Israelites were about to take possession of…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 23:31
19th Century
Bishop
Thy bounds. —Those whose highest understanding of prophecy identifies it with advanced human foresight naturally object t…
John Calvin
On Exodus 23:31
16th Century
Theologian
And I will set thy bounds. There is no question that He confirms here the covenant which He had made with Abraham in somewhat different wo…
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John Gill
On Exodus 23:31
17th Century
Pastor
And I will set your bounds
The bounds of the land of Canaan, which in process of time it should reach unto, though n…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 23:20–33
17th Century
Minister
It is here promised that they would be guided and kept in their way through the wilderness to the land of promise: Behold, I send an angel befo…