Exodus 6:28
And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֗י
H1961
וַיְהִ֗י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 8
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בְּי֨וֹם
And it came to pass on the day
H3117
בְּי֨וֹם
And it came to pass on the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 8
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
דִּבֶּ֧ר
spake
H1696
דִּבֶּ֧ר
spake
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
3 of 8
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָ֛ה
when the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֛ה
when the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-28 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.
Questions for Reflection
- Which aspect of God's comprehensive salvation most speaks to your need?
- How does this covenant structure foreshadow Christ's redemption?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 28 continues the covenantal reaffirmation. God's sevenfold promise ('I will bring out, deliver, redeem, take, be your God, bring in, give') comprehensively describes salvation from multiple angles, foreshadowing the gospel's complete deliverance.