Exodus 15:17
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
Original Language Analysis
תְּבִאֵ֗מוֹ
Thou shalt bring
H935
תְּבִאֵ֗מוֹ
Thou shalt bring
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 12
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
וְתִטָּעֵ֙מוֹ֙
them in and plant
H5193
וְתִטָּעֵ֙מוֹ֙
them in and plant
Strong's:
H5193
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, to strike in, i.e., fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
בְּהַ֣ר
them in the mountain
H2022
בְּהַ֣ר
them in the mountain
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
3 of 12
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
נַחֲלָֽתְךָ֔
of thine inheritance
H5159
נַחֲלָֽתְךָ֔
of thine inheritance
Strong's:
H5159
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
מָכ֧וֹן
in the place
H4349
מָכ֧וֹן
in the place
Strong's:
H4349
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, a fixture, i.e., a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode
לְשִׁבְתְּךָ֛
for thee to dwell in
H3427
לְשִׁבְתְּךָ֛
for thee to dwell in
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
6 of 12
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
פָּעַ֖לְתָּ
which thou hast made
H6466
פָּעַ֖לְתָּ
which thou hast made
Strong's:
H6466
Word #:
7 of 12
to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
יְהוָ֑ה
O LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
O LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
מִקְּדָ֕שׁ
in the Sanctuary
H4720
מִקְּדָ֕שׁ
in the Sanctuary
Strong's:
H4720
Word #:
9 of 12
a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum
Cross References
Psalms 44:2How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.Psalms 80:8Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.Jeremiah 32:41Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.Jeremiah 31:23Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they shall use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity; The LORD bless thee, O habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness.Jeremiah 2:21Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?
Historical Context
This prophecy looked ahead to both the tabernacle (immediate) and the Jerusalem temple (ultimate). It established that God's presence dwelling with His people was the exodus's ultimate purpose, fulfilled finally in Revelation 21:3.
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding that God's presence is redemption's goal rather than merely blessing affect your priorities?
- What does God 'planting' rather than temporarily placing you teach about His intention for permanent relationship?
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Analysis & Commentary
The ultimate destination: 'Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance.' The verb 'plant' (nata, נָטַע) suggests permanent, rooted settlement—not temporary sojourn. The phrase 'the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in' identifies the location as God's chosen dwelling. The parallel 'the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established' specifies both temple mount and temple structure. Redemption's goal is dwelling with God.