Exodus 6:4
And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.
Original Language Analysis
וְגַ֨ם
H1571
וְגַ֨ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 16
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
הֲקִמֹ֤תִי
And I have also established
H6965
הֲקִמֹ֤תִי
And I have also established
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
2 of 16
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּרִיתִי֙
my covenant
H1285
בְּרִיתִי֙
my covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
4 of 16
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
אִתָּ֔ם
H854
אִתָּ֔ם
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
5 of 16
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
לָתֵ֥ת
with them to give
H5414
לָתֵ֥ת
with them to give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 16
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כְּנָ֑עַן
of Canaan
H3667
כְּנָ֑עַן
of Canaan
Strong's:
H3667
Word #:
10 of 16
kenaan, a son a ham; also the country inhabited by him
אֵ֛ת
H853
אֵ֛ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מְגֻֽרֵיהֶ֖ם
of their pilgrimage
H4033
מְגֻֽרֵיהֶ֖ם
of their pilgrimage
Strong's:
H4033
Word #:
13 of 16
a temporary abode; by extension, a permanent residence
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 16
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Genesis 28:4And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham.Genesis 15:18In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:Genesis 26:3Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-4 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 4 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.