Exodus 15:17
Exodus 15:17 in Multiple Translations
You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance— the place, O LORD, You have prepared for Your dwelling, the sanctuary, O Lord, Your hands have established.
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
Thou wilt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, The place, O Jehovah, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, The sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
You will take them in, planting them in the mountain of your heritage, the place, O Lord, where you have made your house, the holy place, O Lord, the building of your hands.
You will take your people and plant them on the mountain that you own, the place that you, Lord, have prepared as your home, the sanctuary that your hands have built, Lord.
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountaine of thine inheritance, which is the place that thou hast prepared, O Lord, for to dwell in, euen the sanctuarie, O Lord, which thine hands shall establish.
Thou dost bring them in, And dost plant them In a mountain of Thine inheritance, A fixed place for Thy dwelling Thou hast made, O Jehovah; A sanctuary, O Lord, Thy hands have established;
You will bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of your inheritance, the place, LORD, which you have made for yourself to dwell in: the sanctuary, Lord, which your hands have established.
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thy inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in; in the sanctuary, O LORD. which thy hands have established.
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thy inheritance, in thy most firm habitation which thou hast made, O Lord; thy sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
to go to Canaan land. You will enable them to live [MET] on your hill, at the place that you, O Yahweh, have chosen to be your home, in the ◄holy place/temple► that you yourself will build.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 15:17
Study Notes — Exodus 15:17
- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 15:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
- Sermons on Exodus 15:17
Context — The Song at the Sea
17You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance— the place, O LORD, You have prepared for Your dwelling, the sanctuary, O Lord, Your hands have established.
18The LORD will reign forever and ever!” 19For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 44:2 | With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. |
| 2 | Psalms 80:8 | You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:54–55 | He brought them to His holy land, to the mountain His right hand had acquired. He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 32:41 | Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. |
| 5 | Psalms 78:68–69 | But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 31:23 | This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “When I restore them from captivity, they will once again speak this word in the land of Judah and in its cities: ‘May the LORD bless you, O righteous dwelling place, O holy mountain.’ |
| 7 | Isaiah 5:1–4 | I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. What more could I have done for My vineyard than I already did for it? Why, when I expected sweet grapes, did it bring forth sour fruit? |
| 8 | Psalms 132:13–14 | For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 2:21 | I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? |
Exodus 15:17 Summary
This verse is talking about how God will bring His people into a special place that He has prepared for them, where they can be safe and secure. This place is like a garden where they can grow and flourish, and it's where God will dwell with them. It's a picture of the ultimate promise of God's presence and care for His people, as we see in Psalm 23:1-4, where God is our Shepherd and leads us to green pastures. Just like the Israelites were brought into the Promised Land, we can trust that God has a plan to bring us into a place of spiritual blessing and security, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to prosper us and give us hope for the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'planted' on the mountain of God's inheritance?
To be planted on the mountain of God's inheritance, as mentioned in Exodus 15:17, means to be firmly established in a place of spiritual blessing and security, much like a tree is planted in fertile soil, as seen in Psalm 1:3, where the righteous are like trees planted by streams of water.
How does this verse relate to the concept of the Promised Land?
This verse is closely tied to the concept of the Promised Land, as it speaks of God bringing His people into a place He has prepared for them, which is a key theme throughout the book of Exodus and is also seen in Deuteronomy 1:8, where God promises to give the land to the Israelites.
What is the significance of the sanctuary in this verse?
The sanctuary mentioned in Exodus 15:17 refers to the dwelling place of God among His people, which is a central theme in the book of Exodus, as seen in Exodus 25:8, where God instructs Moses to build a sanctuary so that He can dwell among the Israelites.
How does this verse point to the future reign of God?
This verse points to the future reign of God, as it speaks of God bringing His people into a place of inheritance and establishing a sanctuary, which is a picture of the ultimate reign of God, as seen in Revelation 21:3, where God dwells with His people forever.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be 'planted' in a place of spiritual blessing and security, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of roots in my faith?
- How does the concept of the Promised Land relate to my own life, and what promises has God made to me that I can trust in?
- What is the significance of the sanctuary in my own life, and how can I cultivate a sense of God's presence and dwelling with me?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and plan for my life, and what are some ways I can surrender to His will?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:17
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:17
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:17
Sermons on Exodus 15:17
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Becoming a House for God by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the difficulty of forgiving someone who has done something unjust or perverse. He compares this challenge to learning a new concept in school |
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Its Present Bearing on Life by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks explores the profound question of who can ascend to the hill of the Lord, emphasizing that this hill symbolizes the spiritual position of Christ's absolute lordshi |
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The Precious Blood and the Mighty Hand by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of seeking inspiration from the Holy Spirit. After two weeks of struggling to find a message, he is guided to study love and |
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The Impossibility of the Christian Life by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of running to Christ through the word of God for every problem and thirst we have. He highlights the superficiality of our fai |
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 15 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher begins by asking a rhetorical question about the usefulness of a vine branch from the forest. He emphasizes that the branch is only fit for fuel and ca |
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The Appeal for Israel's Repentance by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the urgent need for Israel's repentance, drawing from Psalm 80, where God laments over Israel's disobedience and the consequences of their turning away from |
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Luke 20:17 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the parable of the vineyard, illustrating how God entrusted Israel to religious leaders who failed to produce fruit. He emphasizes that these leaders rejected |





