Exodus 2:24
Exodus 2:24 in Multiple Translations
So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.
And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.
And at the sound of their weeping the agreement which God had made with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob came to his mind.
God heard their groans, and recalled his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Then God heard their mone, and God remembred his couenant with Abraham, Izhak, and Iaakob.
and God heareth their groaning, and God remembereth His covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob;
God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.
And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.
And he heard their groaning, and remembered the covenant which he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
He heard them groaning. And he ◄thought about/did not forget► that he had solemnly promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to bless their descendants.
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Exodus 2:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
אֶת
נַאֲקָתָ֑/ם
וַ/יִּזְכֹּ֤ר
אֱלֹהִים֙
אֶת
בְּרִית֔/וֹ
אֶת
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
אֶת
יִצְחָ֥ק
וְ/אֶֽת
יַעֲקֹֽב
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נַאֲקָתָ֑/ם
nᵉʼâqâh
H5009
groan
N-fs | Suff
וַ/יִּזְכֹּ֤ר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּרִית֔/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
יִצְחָ֥ק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
N-proper
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H854
with
Conj | Prep
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 2:24
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
נַאֲקָתָ֑/ם
nᵉʼâqâh
H5009
"groan"
N-fs | Suff
A groan is a deep sigh or expression of sadness, often due to suffering or pain. This word is used in the Bible to describe the groaning of God's people, as seen in the book of Romans, where Paul writes about the groaning of creation.
Definition: groan, groaning
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: groaning. See also: Exodus 2:24; Judges 2:18; Ezekiel 30:24.
וַ/יִּזְכֹּ֤ר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּרִית֔/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs | Suff
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
יִצְחָ֥ק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
Study Notes — Exodus 2:24
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Context — God Hears the Cry of the Israelites
22And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.”
23After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God.
24So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
25God saw the Israelites and took notice.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 26:3 | Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. |
| 2 | Psalms 105:42 | For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant. |
| 3 | Exodus 6:5 | Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant. |
| 4 | Genesis 15:14–18 | But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age. In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, behold, a smoking firepot and a flaming torch appeared and passed between the halves of the carcasses. On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— |
| 5 | Psalms 22:24 | For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help. |
| 6 | Psalms 102:20 | to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death, |
| 7 | Genesis 26:24 | and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.” |
| 8 | Psalms 138:3 | On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. |
| 9 | Luke 1:72–73 | to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us |
| 10 | Psalms 106:45 | And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
Exodus 2:24 Summary
This verse tells us that God heard the Israelites' cries for help and remembered the promises He made to their ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This means that God is a God who keeps His promises and cares about the suffering of His people, just like it says in Psalm 34:17-18. When we're struggling or feeling overwhelmed, we can cry out to God just like the Israelites did, and trust that He will hear us and remember His promises to us, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3 where it says He loves us with an everlasting love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'remembered' His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?
This doesn't mean God forgot about His covenant, but rather that He chose to act on it, just as He did in Genesis 8:1 when He remembered Noah in the ark. This is an expression of God's faithfulness to His promises.
Why did God wait until the Israelites groaned and cried out before acting?
The Bible doesn't give a direct answer, but it's clear that God was waiting for the Israelites to recognize their need for Him, just as He did with the Israelites in Deuteronomy 4:29-30, where it says they would seek Him when they were in distress.
What is the significance of God hearing the Israelites' groaning?
This shows that God is a compassionate and caring God, who is moved by the suffering of His people, just as Psalm 103:13 says He is like a father who has compassion on His children.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story of Moses and the Exodus?
This verse sets the stage for God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery, which is the central theme of the book of Exodus, as seen in Exodus 6:6-8 where God promises to rescue them with mighty acts of judgment.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I'm groaning under the weight of sin or suffering, and how can I cry out to God for deliverance?
- How does the fact that God remembers His covenant with me give me hope and confidence in His faithfulness?
- What are some ways I can seek God when I'm in distress, just like the Israelites did in this verse?
- How can I trust that God is working on my behalf, even when I don't see immediate results, just like the Israelites had to wait for God to act on their behalf?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 2:24
And God heard their groaning,.... The petitions they put up to him with groans and cries: and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob; that he would bring their seed out
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 2:24
Exodus 2:24 And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.Ver. 24. God heard their groaning.] Yea, their breathing. Men’ s very misery cries to God, as Hagar’ s did.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 2:24
Verse 24. God remembered his covenant] God's covenant is God's engagement; he had promised to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give their posterity a land flowing with milk and honey, &c. They are now under the most oppressive bondage, and this was the most proper time for God to show them his mercy and power in fulfilling his promise. This is all that is meant by God's remembering his covenant, for it was now that he began to give it its effect.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 2:24
24. their groaning] Exodus 6:5 a (P). and God … remembered] cf. Exodus 6:5 b; also Genesis 8:1; Genesis 19:29 (all P). his covenant with Abraham, &c.] The covenant concluded with Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 17:7-8; Genesis 17:19 P), and implicitly with Jacob (Genesis 35:12 P), which in Exodus 6:4-5 b also is represented by P as the motive for the deliverance of Israel from Egypt: cf. p. 176.
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 2:24
Remembered - This means that God was moved by their prayers to give effect to the covenant, of which an essential condition was the faith and contrition involved in the act of supplication.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 2:24
24, 25. God heard… remembered… looked… had respect — Through all those generations of heart-break, to the eye and ear of flesh God had seemed deaf, dumb, dead; yet all the while he remembered his
Sermons on Exodus 2:24
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Israel's Call Upon God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Moses and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. He emphasizes how God heard the cry of the Israelites and remember |
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Covenant Remembrance by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on the significance of being awakened by the Angel of the Lord, emphasizing the need for spiritual motives in worship and the desire for God's presence. Th |
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The Divine Rememberer by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes God's unwavering memory and faithfulness towards humanity, contrasting it with our tendency to forget Him. He reflects on the biblical instances where God reme |
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(October 1986) 03 - Who Can Abide the Day of the Lord by Ray Lowe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of burnout and its connection to the teachings of God's Word. He explains that burnout occurs when the church relies on its own a |
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Who Shall Bring Me Down? by David Rubio | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of getting caught up in the excitement and emotions of worldly competitions, such as sports games. He uses the example of a recen |
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Three Significant Men by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee explores the significance of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as pivotal figures in God's plan for His people. He emphasizes that God identifies Himself with these three men |
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The Man in the Land by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of fellowship among believers, urging us to value one another and practice patience as exemplified by Jesus. He illustrates this through Ab |