How does Exodus 6:10 connect to God's covenant promises in earlier chapters? Setting the Scene Exodus 6:10: “Then the LORD said to Moses,” A single sentence—but it stands as a hinge between God’s fresh rehearsal of His covenant (6:2-8) and the concrete steps that will deliver Israel. The Covenant Story So Far • Genesis 12:2-3 – First promise to Abram: nation, land, worldwide blessing • Genesis 15:13-14 – Prophecy of four-hundred-year oppression and a mighty rescue • Genesis 17:7-8 – Everlasting covenant, gift of Canaan confirmed • Genesis 26:3-5 – Oath repeated to Isaac • Genesis 28:13-15 – Promise passed to Jacob • Exodus 2:24-25 – God “remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob” • Exodus 3:6-8 – Burning-bush pledge to bring Israel to “a land flowing with milk and honey” • Exodus 6:2-8 – Seven “I will” statements: bring out, deliver, redeem, take, be, bring in, give How Exodus 6:10 Bridges Promise and Performance • Immediate follow-up – The covenant is freshly restated; verse 10 shows God’s next word comes straight on its heels, signaling momentum from assurance to action. • Personal involvement – “The LORD said” reveals an active covenant Partner who speaks and moves in real time. • Transition to mission – The command of verse 11 (“Go, tell Pharaoh…”) is the practical commencement of the promised exodus and entry toward Canaan. • Echo of Abram’s call – Just as “Go from your country” (Genesis 12:1) followed promise, “Go to Pharaoh” follows covenant reaffirmation, stressing the pattern: God’s word, then our obedience, then fulfillment. • Answer to Genesis 15:14 – Judgment on Egypt will unfold immediately after this verse; the predicted deliverance is now underway. • Certainty of fulfillment – The narrative rhythm (promise, speech, action) underscores that what God vows, He personally brings to pass. Key Takeaways • God’s covenant is not a distant contract; it drives every fresh word He speaks. • Exodus 6:10 assures us that when God reminds His people of His promises, the next thing He does is move history to keep them. • Our confidence today rests on the same pattern: promise declared, promise acted upon—because “I am the LORD” (Exodus 6:8). |
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