Exodus 3:7
Verse
Context
Moses at the Burning Bush
6Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.7The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.8I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Sermons
Art Katz
K.P. Yohannan
David Guzik
Carter Conlon
Don CourvilleCarter ConlonSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I have surely seen - ראה ראיתי raoh raithi, seeing, I have seen - I have not only seen the afflictions of this people because I am omniscient, but I have considered their sorrows, and my eye affects my heart.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Jehovah had seen the affliction of His people, had heard their cry under their taskmasters, and had come down (ירד, vid., Gen 11:5) to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up to a good and broad land, to the place of the Canaanites; and He was about to send Moses to Pharaoh to bring them forth. The land to which the Israelites were to be taken up is called a "good" land, on account of its great fertility (Deu 8:7.), and a "broad" land, in contrast with the confinement and oppression of the Israelites in Egypt. The epithet "good" is then explained by the expression, "a land flowing with milk and honey" (זבת, a participle of זוּב in the construct state; vid., Ges. 135); a proverbial description of the extraordinary fertility and loveliness of the land of Canaan (cf. Exo 3:17; Exo 13:5; Exo 16:14, etc.). Milk and honey are the simplest and choicest productions of a land abounding in grass and flowers, and were found in Palestine in great abundance even when it was in a desolate condition (Isa 7:15, Isa 7:22; see my Comm. on Jos 5:6). The epithet broad is explained by an enumeration of the six tribes inhabiting the country at that time (cf. Gen 10:15. and Gen 15:20, Gen 15:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt,.... Or, "in seeing I have seen", which not only denotes the certainty of it, as we express it; but the clear, distinct, and full sight he had of it, with sympathy towards them, an affectionate concern for them, and a fixed, settled, determination in his mind to deliver them; he had long took notice of, and had thoroughly observed their affliction, and was afflicted with them in it, and was bent upon their deliverance out of it: and have heard their cry, by reason of their taskmasters; who were set over them to see that they did their work, and to lay heavy burdens on them, and afflict them by all manner of ways and methods they could devise; and who abused and beat them for not doing what was not to be done, which made them cry out because of their barbarous usage of them, and cry unto God for help and deliverance: for I know their sorrows; the pains of body they were put unto, and the inward grief and trouble of their minds on account of them.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Now that Moses had put off his shoes (for, no doubt, he observed the orders given him, Exo 3:5), and covered his face, God enters upon the particular business that was now to be concerted, which was the bringing of Israel out of Egypt. Now, after forty years of Israel's bondage and Moses's banishment, when we may suppose both he and they began to despair, they of being delivered and he of delivering them, at length, the time has come, even the year of the redeemed. Note, God often comes for the salvation of his people when they have done looking for him. Shall he find faith? Luk 18:8. Here is, I. The notice God takes of the afflictions of Israel (Exo 3:7, Exo 3:9): Seeing I have seen, not only, I have surely seen, but I have strictly observed and considered the matter. Three things God took cognizance of: - 1. Their sorrows, Exo 3:7. It is likely they were not permitted to make a remonstrance of their grievances to Pharaoh, nor to seek relief against their task-masters in any of his courts, nor scarcely durst complain to one another; but God observed their tears. Note, Even the secret sorrows of God's people are known to him. 2. Their cry: I have heard their cry (Exo 3:7), it has come unto me, Exo 3:9. Note, God is not deaf to the cries of his afflicted people. 3. The tyranny of their persecutors: I have seen the oppression, Exo 3:9. Note, As the poorest of the oppressed are not below God's cognizance, so the highest and greatest of their oppressors are not above his check, but he will surely visit for these things. II. The promise God makes of their speedy deliverance and enlargement: I have come down to deliver them, Exo 3:8. 1. It denotes his resolution to deliver them, and that his heart was upon it, so that it should be done speedily and effectually, and by methods out of the common road of providence: when God does something very extraordinary he is said to come down to do it, as Isa 64:1. 2. This deliverance was typical of our redemption by Christ, in which the eternal Word did indeed come down from heaven to deliver us: it was his errand into the world. He promises also their happy settlement in the land of Canaan, that they should exchange bondage for liberty, poverty for plenty, labour for rest, and the precarious condition of tenants at will for the ease and honour of lords proprietors. Note, Whom God by his grace delivers out of a spiritual Egypt he will bring to a heavenly Canaan. III. The commission he gives to Moses in order hereunto, Exo 3:10. He is not only sent as a prophet to Israel, to assure them that they should speedily be delivered (even that would have been a great favour), but he is sent as an ambassador to Pharaoh, to treat with him, or rather as a herald at arms, to demand their discharge, and to denounce war in case of refusal; and he is sent as a prince to Israel, to conduct and command them. Thus is he taken from following the ewes great with young, to a pastoral office much more noble, as David, Psa 78:71. Note, God is the fountain of power, and the powers that be are ordained of him as he pleases. The same hand that now fetched a shepherd out of a desert, to be the planter of a Jewish church, afterwards fetched fishermen from their ships, to be the planters of the Christian church, That the excellency of the power might be of God.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:7 The continued slavery and distress of Israel touched God’s heart.
Exodus 3:7
Moses at the Burning Bush
6Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.7The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.8I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
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- Sermons
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Apostolic Commission
By Art Katz6.0K41:23ApostolicEXO 3:2EXO 3:5EXO 3:7EXO 3:10EXO 3:12ACT 7:25ACT 7:35In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not panicking or feeling overwhelmed when trying to understand the message of God. He encourages the audience to take what they can from the sermon and trust that if it is a word sent by God, it will become clear and meaningful in the future. The speaker then delves into the story of Moses and the burning bush, highlighting the encounter as a revelation of God in a form that Moses did not anticipate. The sermon emphasizes the need to communicate and make known the awe-inspiring nature of God, rather than creating a limited image of Him.
Nothingness - the Place of Humility
By K.P. Yohannan3.6K21:46RelianceEXO 3:7EXO 3:10MAT 6:33ACT 7:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and his call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The speaker emphasizes how Moses initially felt inadequate and unworthy for the task, but God assured him that He had seen the suffering of His people and was concerned about their well-being. Despite Moses' doubts, God chose him to be the instrument of deliverance for the Israelites. The speaker also highlights the importance of relying on God's strength rather than our own abilities and the need for humility in recognizing that it is God who accomplishes great things, not our own efforts.
The Exodus - From Egypt to Canaan - Sermon 1 of 5
By Roy Hession1.6K53:45ExodusEXO 3:7EXO 11:71CO 10:11CO 10:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all of humanity is under the domination of Satan due to sin. The power of Satan lies in sin, which gives him the ability to act as a jailer over mankind. The preacher highlights that the wages of sin is death, and Satan is determined to ensure that everyone experiences death in its various forms. The sermon also discusses the story of Moses and Pharaoh, emphasizing the resistance Pharaoh displayed towards God and the consequences he faced as a result. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the importance of being in the Lord Jesus Christ to avoid the judgment of God.
(1 Samuel) a Prophet Speaks to the Nation
By David Guzik1.4K29:01EXO 3:7In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of looking at the big picture of our walk with God. He uses the example of Samuel addressing the people of Israel and reminding them of their history with God. The speaker emphasizes that there are two ways to approach our relationship with God: one is to stay close to Him and walk faithfully like Samuel, and the other is to drift away slowly and forget about God, like the cycle Israel went through. The sermon encourages listeners to reflect on their own walk with God and strive to stay close to Him.
Spiritual Awakening
By Carter Conlon1.1K52:11Spiritual AwakeningEXO 3:7EXO 14:21MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of God's spirit over human strength. He uses examples from the Bible, such as David facing Goliath and Moses confronting Pharaoh, to illustrate how God can use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. The speaker encourages the audience to step out of their own abilities and rely on God's power. He also emphasizes the importance of faith and surrendering to God's will. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the idea that when we realize our own weakness and trust in God, He can work through us to accomplish great things.
Desert Survival Series Pt 7- Moses the Man of God
By Don Courville1.1K40:03Desert SurvivalGEN 50:20EXO 3:7EXO 3:11MAT 6:33MRK 8:34ROM 8:282TI 1:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God's purpose, believing in God's promises, and relying on God's power to overcome trials and challenges. The speaker encourages listeners to trust in God's plan even when they don't understand it fully. The story of Moses is used as an example of someone who had to learn to rely on God's power rather than his own abilities. The sermon concludes with a reminder to surrender our own desires and allow Christ to live through us.
Willing in the Day of Power
By Carter Conlon81447:36EXO 3:7JDG 6:34NEH 2:18EST 9:2PSA 110:3ISA 61:1MAT 5:14LUK 4:18ACT 1:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of being willing in the day of God's power, calling for a readiness to step out in faith and experience freedom, healing, and vision from God. It highlights the need for believers to be vessels of God's power, bringing hope and deliverance to a world in need. The message encourages a willingness to fight for those who are captive, to speak boldly for God, and to believe that this is a pivotal moment in history for the church of Jesus Christ.
The Rule of Three - Said I Not Unto Thee
By John Follette31443:43Glory Of GodGEN 1:3EXO 3:7MAT 28:19MRK 16:15JHN 6:63JHN 11:6JHN 11:40In this sermon, the speaker shares a strange experience they had while ministering. Despite not being an evangelist, they felt compelled to give an altar call and invite people to make decisions for God. The speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving and allowing the truth to revolutionize one's thinking and prayer life. They also highlight the power of positive words and faith in the story of Lazarus. The sermon concludes with the speaker sharing a personal anecdote about relying on faith and trusting God's provision.
The Reluctant God - Part 4
By G.W. North3031:32:44MosesEXO 3:7EXO 6:6EXO 12:3EXO 12:13EXO 12:25MAT 6:331PE 2:9In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the Passover lamb in the Bible. He draws parallels between the lamb sacrificed by the Israelites during the Passover and Jesus Christ, who was crucified on the cross. The preacher emphasizes that God's redemption and deliverance are not based on confessing sin, but on His great love for His people. He encourages listeners to embrace the service of serving God and partaking in the redemption offered through Jesus Christ.
(Through the Needle's Eye) 11 - the Old Testament View
By David Servant0GEN 2:4EXO 3:7LEV 25:44NUM 11:1DEU 8:1DEU 15:1David Servant preaches about the Old Testament scriptures that address obedience to God's commandments, the dangers of greed and discontentment, the importance of stewardship, and the provision for the poor. The sermon emphasizes the need to reconcile what Jesus taught with the Old Testament scriptures, the higher standard of holiness in the New Testament, and the significance of God's ownership of all provision and blessing. It also highlights the principles of sharing abundance, caring for the needy, and the balance between prosperity and obedience to God.
Delivered From Sin
By D.L. Moody0Spiritual VictoryDeliverance from SinEXO 3:7D.L. Moody emphasizes that God sees our afflictions and desires to deliver us from sin, just as He delivered the Israelites from Egypt. He argues that every believer has weaknesses that can hinder their spiritual growth and usefulness, but through God's power, we can achieve victory over these besetting sins. Moody insists that it is not God's will for us to remain under the control of sin, and that true self-control is essential for bearing fruit for God's glory. He encourages believers to seek complete deliverance from all evils, asserting that God is willing and able to provide this freedom if we earnestly desire it.
Vessels of Ministry (Hebrews 9:21)
By T. Austin-Sparks0Sovereignty Of GodPurpose in MinistryEXO 3:7JER 1:5ACT 9:15EPH 1:4HEB 9:21T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of being 'vessels of ministry' as described in Hebrews 9:21, highlighting that every vessel in the tabernacle, regardless of its size or perceived importance, was chosen and anointed by God for a specific purpose. He explains that God's sovereignty governs not only the selection of these vessels but also their creation and function, asserting that each individual has a unique role in the body of Christ. Sparks encourages believers to recognize their value and purpose in God's plan, regardless of their perceived limitations, and to cooperate with God's work in their lives. He concludes by stressing the importance of being emptied of self to be filled with God's presence and power.
Exodus 3:7
By Chuck Smith0DeliveranceGod's PresenceEXO 3:7PSA 139:1Chuck Smith emphasizes God's active involvement in the lives of His people, highlighting that He sees their afflictions, hears their cries, and knows their sorrows. He reassures that nothing is hidden from God, which can be both a terrifying and comforting truth. Smith encourages believers to understand that God is not a passive observer but desires to deliver them from their struggles and bondage. He reminds the congregation that God is touched by their tears and is always ready to respond to their needs. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and assurance that God is present and willing to intervene in their lives.
The Rainbow in the Clouds (31 Day Devotional)
By John MacDuff0GEN 9:16EXO 3:7EXO 33:14DEU 23:25JOB 1:21PSA 35:27PSA 93:1ISA 32:2ISA 57:1JER 31:3HOS 13:14MAL 3:6JHN 13:7ROM 8:32TIT 2:13HEB 12:61PE 1:6John MacDuff preaches about the unchanging and everlasting love of God, assuring believers that all trials and tribulations are part of God's eternal plan of love and redemption. He emphasizes the sovereignty of God, His loving purpose in prosperity and adversity, the safe refuge found in Christ during life's storms, the reason for divine chastisement as a sign of God's love, and the immutability of God's character and promises. MacDuff encourages believers to trust in God's divine sympathy, gracious conditions, and the blessed hope of Christ's return, reminding them of the ultimate victory over death and the eternal rest and deliverance promised to those who love God.
Synopsis of the Books of the Bible - Exodus
By John Nelson Darby0DeliveranceRedemptionEXO 3:7John Nelson Darby expounds on the Book of Exodus, emphasizing the themes of deliverance and redemption for God's people. He illustrates how God, in His longsuffering, provided a way for His unfaithful people to approach Him, despite the veil that separated them from His presence. Darby contrasts the law's demands with the grace found in Christ, who removes the veil and allows believers to enter into a relationship with God. He highlights Moses as a type of Christ, showing how faith leads to identification with God's people and the necessity of divine intervention for true deliverance. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the importance of understanding God's grace and the transformative power of redemption.
I See Your Sorrows
By Mary Wilder Tileston0EXO 3:7PSA 34:18PSA 147:3ROM 8:261PE 5:7Mary Wilder Tileston, preaching from Exodus 3:7, delves into the different layers of sorrow experienced by individuals. She distinguishes between visible sorrows, secret sorrows that can be shared with close ones or poured out to God, and the deepest sorrows that remain unspoken and can only be laid before God silently. Tileston emphasizes God's omniscience in acknowledging all forms of sorrow, from the external to the most hidden depths of pain.
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I have surely seen - ראה ראיתי raoh raithi, seeing, I have seen - I have not only seen the afflictions of this people because I am omniscient, but I have considered their sorrows, and my eye affects my heart.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Jehovah had seen the affliction of His people, had heard their cry under their taskmasters, and had come down (ירד, vid., Gen 11:5) to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up to a good and broad land, to the place of the Canaanites; and He was about to send Moses to Pharaoh to bring them forth. The land to which the Israelites were to be taken up is called a "good" land, on account of its great fertility (Deu 8:7.), and a "broad" land, in contrast with the confinement and oppression of the Israelites in Egypt. The epithet "good" is then explained by the expression, "a land flowing with milk and honey" (זבת, a participle of זוּב in the construct state; vid., Ges. 135); a proverbial description of the extraordinary fertility and loveliness of the land of Canaan (cf. Exo 3:17; Exo 13:5; Exo 16:14, etc.). Milk and honey are the simplest and choicest productions of a land abounding in grass and flowers, and were found in Palestine in great abundance even when it was in a desolate condition (Isa 7:15, Isa 7:22; see my Comm. on Jos 5:6). The epithet broad is explained by an enumeration of the six tribes inhabiting the country at that time (cf. Gen 10:15. and Gen 15:20, Gen 15:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt,.... Or, "in seeing I have seen", which not only denotes the certainty of it, as we express it; but the clear, distinct, and full sight he had of it, with sympathy towards them, an affectionate concern for them, and a fixed, settled, determination in his mind to deliver them; he had long took notice of, and had thoroughly observed their affliction, and was afflicted with them in it, and was bent upon their deliverance out of it: and have heard their cry, by reason of their taskmasters; who were set over them to see that they did their work, and to lay heavy burdens on them, and afflict them by all manner of ways and methods they could devise; and who abused and beat them for not doing what was not to be done, which made them cry out because of their barbarous usage of them, and cry unto God for help and deliverance: for I know their sorrows; the pains of body they were put unto, and the inward grief and trouble of their minds on account of them.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Now that Moses had put off his shoes (for, no doubt, he observed the orders given him, Exo 3:5), and covered his face, God enters upon the particular business that was now to be concerted, which was the bringing of Israel out of Egypt. Now, after forty years of Israel's bondage and Moses's banishment, when we may suppose both he and they began to despair, they of being delivered and he of delivering them, at length, the time has come, even the year of the redeemed. Note, God often comes for the salvation of his people when they have done looking for him. Shall he find faith? Luk 18:8. Here is, I. The notice God takes of the afflictions of Israel (Exo 3:7, Exo 3:9): Seeing I have seen, not only, I have surely seen, but I have strictly observed and considered the matter. Three things God took cognizance of: - 1. Their sorrows, Exo 3:7. It is likely they were not permitted to make a remonstrance of their grievances to Pharaoh, nor to seek relief against their task-masters in any of his courts, nor scarcely durst complain to one another; but God observed their tears. Note, Even the secret sorrows of God's people are known to him. 2. Their cry: I have heard their cry (Exo 3:7), it has come unto me, Exo 3:9. Note, God is not deaf to the cries of his afflicted people. 3. The tyranny of their persecutors: I have seen the oppression, Exo 3:9. Note, As the poorest of the oppressed are not below God's cognizance, so the highest and greatest of their oppressors are not above his check, but he will surely visit for these things. II. The promise God makes of their speedy deliverance and enlargement: I have come down to deliver them, Exo 3:8. 1. It denotes his resolution to deliver them, and that his heart was upon it, so that it should be done speedily and effectually, and by methods out of the common road of providence: when God does something very extraordinary he is said to come down to do it, as Isa 64:1. 2. This deliverance was typical of our redemption by Christ, in which the eternal Word did indeed come down from heaven to deliver us: it was his errand into the world. He promises also their happy settlement in the land of Canaan, that they should exchange bondage for liberty, poverty for plenty, labour for rest, and the precarious condition of tenants at will for the ease and honour of lords proprietors. Note, Whom God by his grace delivers out of a spiritual Egypt he will bring to a heavenly Canaan. III. The commission he gives to Moses in order hereunto, Exo 3:10. He is not only sent as a prophet to Israel, to assure them that they should speedily be delivered (even that would have been a great favour), but he is sent as an ambassador to Pharaoh, to treat with him, or rather as a herald at arms, to demand their discharge, and to denounce war in case of refusal; and he is sent as a prince to Israel, to conduct and command them. Thus is he taken from following the ewes great with young, to a pastoral office much more noble, as David, Psa 78:71. Note, God is the fountain of power, and the powers that be are ordained of him as he pleases. The same hand that now fetched a shepherd out of a desert, to be the planter of a Jewish church, afterwards fetched fishermen from their ships, to be the planters of the Christian church, That the excellency of the power might be of God.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:7 The continued slavery and distress of Israel touched God’s heart.