How does Exodus 1:7 demonstrate God's promise to Abraham being fulfilled? The Verse in Focus “Yet the Israelites were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and became exceedingly mighty, so that the land was filled with them.” (Exodus 1:7) Remembering God’s Original Word to Abraham Genesis records a series of covenant promises: • “I will make you into a great nation.” (Genesis 12:2) • “I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth.” (Genesis 13:16) • “Look toward the heavens and count the stars… so shall your offspring be.” (Genesis 15:5) • “I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you.” (Genesis 17:6) • “I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars of the sky and the sand on the seashore.” (Genesis 22:17) Four Strong Verbs, One Faithful God Exodus 1:7 piles up four action‐words to show precise fulfillment: 1. Fruitful – echoes God’s original “be fruitful” mandate (Genesis 1:28) and His pledge to Abraham. 2. Increased greatly – signals steady, visible growth beyond normal expectations. 3. Multiplied – direct covenant language (Genesis 17:2). 4. Became exceedingly mighty – the family has become a formidable people, a nation in embryo. From Seventy Souls to a Nation • Genesis 46:27 notes only seventy persons entered Egypt. • Exodus 1:7 testifies that the land was now “filled with them.” • God’s arithmetic turned a household into hundreds of thousands (cf. Exodus 12:37). Promise Kept in the Midst of Opposition • The growth occurs under a pharaoh “who did not know Joseph” (Exodus 1:8). • Hostile conditions cannot cancel divine promises (Isaiah 14:27). • What looks like oppression becomes the backdrop for God’s faithfulness. Why It Matters • Reassures believers that every word God speaks is certain (Numbers 23:19). • Shows that God’s timing may span generations, yet His plan never falters (2 Peter 3:9). • Sets the stage for the Exodus—God not only multiplies a people; He will also redeem and covenant with them (Exodus 6:6-7). Living Truth Today • The God who kept His word to Abraham is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). • His past faithfulness guarantees future hope for all who trust in His promises (Romans 4:21). |
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