Exodus 6:5
And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.
Original Language Analysis
וְגַ֣ם׀
H1571
וְגַ֣ם׀
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
שָׁמַ֗עְתִּי
And I have also heard
H8085
שָׁמַ֗עְתִּי
And I have also heard
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
3 of 14
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנֵ֣י
of the children
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
of the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 14
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
7 of 14
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
whom
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
whom
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
מַֽעֲבִדִ֣ים
keep in bondage
H5647
מַֽעֲבִדִ֣ים
keep in bondage
Strong's:
H5647
Word #:
10 of 14
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
אֹתָ֑ם
H853
אֹתָ֑ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וָֽאֶזְכֹּ֖ר
and I have remembered
H2142
וָֽאֶזְכֹּ֖ר
and I have remembered
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
12 of 14
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
Cross References
Exodus 2:24And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.Isaiah 63:9In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-5 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 5 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.