What is the meaning of Exodus 2:25? God • The verse starts by focusing on the covenant Lord Himself—“God.” • This is the same God who spoke to Abraham in Genesis 17:7, promising an everlasting covenant. • His identity is not distant or abstract; He is the personal, promise-keeping Creator (Exodus 3:6). • Remembering His covenant means He is now acting in perfect faithfulness (Psalm 105:8-10). saw • Scripture says, “God saw the Israelites…”. Nothing escapes His sight (2 Chronicles 16:9). • Seeing in Scripture often conveys deep awareness and compassion: – Hagar confessed, “You are the God who sees me” (Genesis 16:13). – In Psalm 34:15 we read, “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous.” • This seeing is not passive observation; it is the prelude to redemptive action. the Israelites • The focus narrows to the covenant people, suffering under harsh slavery (Exodus 2:23). • God’s special relationship is in view (Deuteronomy 7:6-8), underscoring that His promises are tied to a real people in real history. • Their groaning reminds us that God’s chosen often experience affliction before deliverance (Acts 7:34). and took notice • The phrase is rendered, “and took notice” (or “knew,” “was concerned”). It signals intimate involvement. • Similar language appears in Exodus 3:7: “I have surely seen… I have heard… I know their sorrows.” • God’s “taking notice” leads directly to calling Moses (Exodus 3:10) and ultimately to the Exodus itself (Exodus 12:40-42). • For believers today, this shows that God’s awareness always includes purposeful response (Romans 8:28). summary Exodus 2:25 assures us that the covenant-keeping God actively sees His people’s distress and moves to fulfill His promises. His sight is compassionate, His knowledge personal, and His response certain, anchoring our faith that He remains attentive and faithful in every generation. |
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