Exodus 23:30
By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.
Original Language Analysis
אֲגָֽרְשֶׁ֖נּוּ
I will drive them out
H1644
אֲגָֽרְשֶׁ֖נּוּ
I will drive them out
Strong's:
H1644
Word #:
3 of 10
to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
מִפָּנֶ֑יךָ
from before
H6440
מִפָּנֶ֑יךָ
from before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
4 of 10
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
עַ֚ד
H5704
עַ֚ד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
5 of 10
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 10
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
תִּפְרֶ֔ה
thee until thou be increased
H6509
תִּפְרֶ֔ה
thee until thou be increased
Strong's:
H6509
Word #:
7 of 10
to bear fruit (literally or figuratively)
וְנָֽחַלְתָּ֖
and inherit
H5157
וְנָֽחַלְתָּ֖
and inherit
Strong's:
H5157
Word #:
8 of 10
to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
Historical Context
The Book of the Covenant concludes with liturgical calendar and worship regulations, integrating Israel's civil, moral, and ceremonial life under God's comprehensive rule.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this law reveal God's character—His justice, mercy, or holiness?
- What New Testament principles build upon or fulfill this Old Testament regulation?
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Analysis & Commentary
By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.
This command shapes Israel's covenant community life, applying moral law to social relationships. God's justice concerns everyday matters—truthfulness, fairness, compassion. The accumulation of ordinances creates comprehensive ethic governing Israelite society. These aren't arbitrary rules but revelations of God's character. He is just, merciful, truthful; His people must reflect these attributes. New Testament ethics build on this foundation, radicalizing commands while maintaining their spirit.