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They shall know that I am Yahweh their God, who brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I might dwell among them: I am Yahweh their God.
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Redemption's True Goal
Commentators emphasize that God's ultimate purpose in rescuing Israel from Egypt was not merely freedom or land, but something far greater: to dwell among them. One scholar calls this 'by far the greatest mercy.' The deliverance from bondage was the means to the glorious end of a restored, intimate relationship with God in their midst.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
(Exodus 29:38) The continual burnt-offering - The primary purpose of the national altar is set forth here. The victim slain ever…
19th Century
Anglican
They shall know ... — i.e., My subsequent care for them will prove me the same loving and all-powerful God whose help eff…
Baptist
Now concerning this same lamb, we will read in:
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16th Century
Protestant
And they shall know that I am the Lord. In these words, God signifies that He has not only been the deliverer of His people on one occasio…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall know that I am the Lord their God By his presence with them, by the blessings bestowed upon them, by …
A lamb was to be offered on the altar every morning, and a lamb every evening. This typified the continual intercession which Christ ever lives to …
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