Exodus 3:7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt… 1. God had seen the affliction of the Israelites. Alas! it seemed to them as though they were not seen by any one. God sees all. "The eyes of the Lord are in every place." 2. He had heard their cry. The Israelites had begun to entreat for mercy; and, notwithstanding their ignorance, wickedness, and idolatry, the Lord was pleased to hear them. 3. He knew their sorrows; not only He saw and heard, but He knew all, much better than men did, and He pitied their misery. Yes, God sees the affliction and hears the cry of His creatures who are suffering. Do not forget this when you are in sorrow. (Prof. Gaussen.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; |
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