Exodus 6:8
And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
וְהֵֽבֵאתִ֤י
And I will bring
H935
וְהֵֽבֵאתִ֤י
And I will bring
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 19
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶתְכֶם֙
H853
אֶתְכֶם֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאָ֔רֶץ
you in unto the land
H776
הָאָ֔רֶץ
you in unto the land
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
4 of 19
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָשָׂ֙אתִי֙
concerning the which I did swear
H5375
נָשָׂ֙אתִי֙
concerning the which I did swear
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
6 of 19
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יָדִ֔י
H3027
יָדִ֔י
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
8 of 19
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וְנָֽתַתִּ֨י
and I will give
H5414
וְנָֽתַתִּ֨י
and I will give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
9 of 19
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֹתָ֔הּ
H853
אֹתָ֔הּ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְנָֽתַתִּ֨י
and I will give
H5414
וְנָֽתַתִּ֨י
and I will give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
14 of 19
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֹתָ֥הּ
H853
אֹתָ֥הּ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
15 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
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;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 14:22And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,Ezekiel 20:42And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.Exodus 32:13Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever.Genesis 35:12And the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee I will give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give the land.Genesis 28:13And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;Deuteronomy 32:40For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.Ezekiel 47:14And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another: concerning the which I lifted up mine hand to give it unto your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-8 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 8 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.