What is the meaning of Genesis 15:14? But I will judge the nation God Himself promises action: “But I will judge the nation.” • He assures Abram that injustice will not stand unchecked (Exodus 6:6; Isaiah 30:18). • The word “judge” points to decisive intervention—plagues, signs, and ultimate deliverance (Exodus 12:12). • By announcing it in advance, the Lord underlines His sovereignty over world powers (Psalm 2:1-4; Proverbs 21:1). they serve as slaves The prophecy identifies Israel’s coming hardship in Egypt. • Genesis 15:13 has just revealed a 400-year period of bondage, and here God repeats the fact for emphasis. • Scripture records how “the Egyptians worked the Israelites ruthlessly” (Exodus 1:13-14). • Yet even in servitude, God sees and remembers His covenant (Exodus 2:24; Deuteronomy 26:7-8). and afterward A clear timeline: suffering first, deliverance afterward. • God sets boundaries on affliction; He determines both its start and its finish (Exodus 12:40-41). • Acts 7:6-7 cites this very verse, stressing that divine rescue follows divine judgment. • Waiting may be long, but it is never indefinite when God has spoken (Habakkuk 2:3). they will depart The exodus is guaranteed. • Pharaoh may resist, but God’s plan ensures Israel “went out defiantly” (Exodus 14:8). • Departure signals a complete break from bondage—no halfway measures (Exodus 13:3). • Deliverance includes guidance, protection, and a new identity as God’s people (Exodus 19:4-6). with many possessions The oppressed do not leave empty-handed; justice includes restitution. • “I will grant this people favor… you will plunder the Egyptians” (Exodus 3:21-22; 12:35-36). • The silver, gold, and clothing compensate years of unpaid labor (Psalm 105:37). • Material blessing also equips them to build the tabernacle and worship God in the wilderness (Exodus 25:1-8). summary Genesis 15:14 assures Abram—and us—that God sees oppression, sets limits on it, judges the oppressor, and faithfully delivers His people, even enriching them for the journey ahead. The verse is a concise promise of justice, timing, liberation, and provision, all anchored in the unchanging faithfulness of God. |
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