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in that day I swore to them, to bring them forth out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands.
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A Promise and a Pledge
Commentators explain that when God "lifted up His hand," it signified two things at once. It was a solemn oath, pledging His faithfulness to His people. It was also a metaphor for His mighty power, the "strong arm" that would deliver them. This shows God's promise is backed by both His unwavering character and His unstoppable capability.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The children of Israel in Egypt were warned to abstain from the idolatry of the pagans. They lost sight of this purpose, yet God spared them and br…
19th Century
Anglican
The glory of all lands. —So Palestine is constantly spoken of, both in the promise and in its fulfillment. () However strange this…
16th Century
Protestant
God confirms what I said before: that the Jews were not to be reproved for only recently beginning to sin. It was not enough to bring recent offens…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the day [that] I lifted up my hand unto them, to bring them forth of the land of Egypt<…
