◄ Exodus 29:46 ►
And they will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God.
Study Bible
And they will know
This phrase emphasizes the certainty and assurance of God's revelation to His people. The Hebrew word for "know" is "yada," which implies an intimate, experiential knowledge rather than mere intellectual understanding. This knowledge is relational, indicating that the Israelites will recognize God's presence and authority through His actions and covenant relationship with them.

that I am the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant faithfulness. It is a reminder of His unchanging character and His commitment to His people.

their God
This phrase underscores the personal relationship between God and the Israelites. The possessive "their" indicates a special, chosen relationship, highlighting the covenant established at Sinai. It reflects God's desire to be in a personal and communal relationship with His people, setting them apart from other nations.

who brought them out of the land of Egypt
This statement recalls the historical and miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from slavery, a foundational event in their identity as God's people. The Exodus is a central theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing salvation, liberation, and God's mighty power. It serves as a continual reminder of God's faithfulness and His ability to save.

that I might dwell among them
The Hebrew word for "dwell" is "shakan," which is related to "Shekinah," the divine presence. This phrase reveals God's ultimate purpose for delivering Israel: to be present with them. It foreshadows the tabernacle and later the temple, where God's presence would reside among His people. This dwelling is a precursor to the New Testament revelation of God dwelling among humanity through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

I am the LORD their God
This concluding affirmation reiterates God's identity and His covenant relationship with Israel. It serves as both a declaration of His sovereignty and a reminder of His promises. The repetition of "I am" echoes the divine name revealed to Moses, reinforcing God's eternal presence and authority. This statement encapsulates the essence of the covenant: God is with His people, guiding, protecting, and sanctifying them for His purposes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.

2. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, whom He delivered from slavery in Egypt.

3. Egypt
The land of bondage from which God delivered the Israelites, symbolizing sin and oppression.

4. The Tabernacle
The dwelling place of God among His people, representing His presence and holiness.

5. Moses
The leader chosen by God to bring the Israelites out of Egypt and to mediate the covenant between God and His people.
Teaching Points
God's Deliverance
God is a deliverer who rescues His people from bondage, both physically and spiritually.

God's Presence
The desire of God to dwell among His people highlights the importance of His presence in our lives today.

Covenant Relationship
The relationship between God and His people is based on His covenant promises, which require faith and obedience.

Identity in God
Knowing God as "the LORD their God" shapes the identity and purpose of His people.

Holiness and Worship
God's presence among His people calls for holiness and worship, as seen in the establishment of the Tabernacle.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding God as a deliverer from Egypt help us trust Him in our current struggles?

2. In what ways can we cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our daily lives?

3. How does the concept of a covenant relationship with God influence our identity and actions as Christians?

4. What are some practical ways we can respond to God's holiness in our worship and lifestyle?

5. How do the promises of God dwelling among His people in Exodus connect to the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 6:7
God promises to take the Israelites as His people and to be their God, reinforcing the covenant relationship.

Leviticus 26:12
God declares His intention to walk among His people and be their God, emphasizing His desire for a close relationship.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, showing the fulfillment of God's desire to dwell with His people through Jesus Christ.

Revelation 21:3
The ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people in the new heaven and new earth.
Sermons
The Divine Presence in the ChurchJ. S. Exell, M. A.Exodus 29:38-46
Israel Sanctified by God's PresenceJ. Orr Exodus 29:43-46
People
Aaron, Ephah, Israelites, Moses
Places
Egypt, Mount Sinai
Topics
Dwell, Egypt, Forth, Midst, Tabernacle
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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     1235   God, the LORD
     8105   assurance, basis of

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     7745   ordination

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     8271   holiness, purpose

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     5340   house

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     7922   fellowship, with God

Library
The Copies of Things in the Heavens
'And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2. On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. 3. And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail. 4. And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. 5. And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Eighth Day. Holiness and Indwelling.
And let them make me a holy place, that I may dwell among them.'--Ex. xxv. 8. 'And the tent shall be sanctified by my glory, and I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.'--Ex. xxix. 43, 45. The Presence of God makes holy, even when it descends but for a little while, as at Horeb, in the burning bush. How much more must that Presence make holy the place where it dwells, where it fixes its permanent abode! So much is this the case, that the place where God dwells …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ

Thirtieth Day. The Unction from the Holy One.
And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things. And as for you, the anointing which ye received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as His anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in Him.'--1 John ii. 20, 27. In the revelation by Moses of God's Holiness and His way of making holy, the priests, and specially the high priests, were the chief expression of God's Holiness in man. …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ

Sixth Day. Holiness and Glory.
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord! among the gods? Who is like unto Thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou in Thy mercy hast led Thy people which Thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in Thy strength to the habitation of Thy holiness ... The holy place, O Lord, which Thy hands have established.' --Ex. xv. 11-17. In these words we have another step in advance in the revelation of Holiness. We have here for the first time Holiness predicated of God Himself. He …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ

That the Ruler Should be Always Chief in Action.
The ruler should always be chief in action, that by his living he may point out the way of life to those that are put under him, and that the flock, which follows the voice and manners of the shepherd, may learn how to walk better through example than through words. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. For that voice more readily penetrates the hearer's heart, which the speaker's life …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great

Twenty-Fourth Day. Holiness and Cleansing.
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.'--2 Cor. vii. 1. That holiness is more than cleansing, and must be preceded by it, is taught us in more than one passage of the New Testament. 'Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself up for it, that He might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.' 'If a man cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ

Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;'
An holy priesthood;' Or, The Ministry of Intercession. An holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.'--I Peter ii. 5. Ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord.'--Isaiah lxi. 6. THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord hath anointed me.' These are the words of Jesus in Isaiah. As the fruit of His work all redeemed ones are priests, fellow-partakers with Him of His anointing with the Spirit as High Priest. Like the precious ointment upon …
Andrew Murray—With Christ in the School of Prayer

Man's Inability to Keep the Moral Law
Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them, in thought, word, and deed. In many things we offend all.' James 3: 2. Man in his primitive state of innocence, was endowed with ability to keep the whole moral law. He had rectitude of mind, sanctity of will, and perfection of power. He had the copy of God's law written on his heart; no sooner did God command but he obeyed. …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments

John's First Testimony to Jesus.
(Bethany Beyond Jordan, February, a.d. 27.) ^D John I. 19-34. ^d 19 And this is the witness of John [John had been sent to testify, "and" this is the matter of his testimony], when the Jews [The term "Jews" is used seventy times by John to describe the ruling classes of Judæa] sent unto him [In thus sending an embassy they honored John more than they ever honored Christ. They looked upon John as a priest and Judæan, but upon Jesus as a carpenter and Galilæan. It is probable that …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

The Covenant of Works
Q-12: I proceed to the next question, WHAT SPECIAL ACT OF PROVIDENCE DID GOD EXERCISE TOWARDS MAN IN THE ESTATE WHEREIN HE WAS CREATED? A: When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him upon condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of knowledge upon pain of death. For this, consult with Gen 2:16, 17: And the Lord commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage, …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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