But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. But because the LORD loved youThe phrase begins with "But," indicating a contrast to the previous verses where God explains that Israel was not chosen for their numbers or strength. The Hebrew word for "loved" is "אָהֵב" (ahav), which signifies a deep, covenantal love. This love is not based on merit but is an expression of God's sovereign grace. Historically, this love is seen in God's continuous faithfulness to Israel despite their frequent disobedience. It is a reminder of the unconditional love God extends to His people, a love that is foundational to the covenant relationship. and kept the oath He swore to your fathers
The "oath" refers to the promises God made to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Hebrew word for "oath" is "שְׁבוּעָה" (shevuah), which implies a solemn promise or commitment. This highlights God's faithfulness and reliability. In a historical context, this oath is a testament to God's unchanging nature and His commitment to fulfill His promises, which is a central theme throughout the Bible. It reassures believers of the certainty of God's promises. He brought you out with a mighty hand
The phrase "mighty hand" is a metaphor for God's powerful intervention in history, particularly in the Exodus. The Hebrew word "יָד" (yad) for "hand" often symbolizes power and authority. This imagery is used throughout the Old Testament to describe God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt. Archaeologically, the Exodus is a pivotal event that shaped the identity of Israel as a nation. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's ability to save and deliver His people from oppression. and redeemed you from the house of slavery
"Redeemed" comes from the Hebrew "גָּאַל" (ga'al), meaning to buy back or rescue. This term is rich with theological significance, pointing to God's role as a redeemer who liberates His people. The "house of slavery" refers to Egypt, where the Israelites were enslaved. This redemption is a foreshadowing of the ultimate redemption through Christ, who delivers believers from the bondage of sin. It emphasizes God's desire to free His people and bring them into a relationship with Him. from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt
"Pharaoh" represents the epitome of earthly power and opposition to God's will. The "hand of Pharaoh" symbolizes the oppressive control and tyranny that Israel experienced. Historically, Pharaohs were seen as divine figures in Egypt, making God's deliverance of Israel a demonstration of His supremacy over all earthly powers. This deliverance is a testament to God's sovereignty and His ability to overcome any obstacle for the sake of His people. It encourages believers to trust in God's power to deliver them from their own trials and tribulations. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who demonstrates His love and faithfulness. 2. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, whom He delivered from slavery in Egypt. 3. The Fathers (Patriarchs)Refers to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to whom God made His covenant promises. 4. EgyptThe land where the Israelites were enslaved, representing bondage and oppression. 5. PharaohThe king of Egypt, symbolizing the oppressive power from which God delivered His people. Teaching Points God's Unconditional LoveGod's love for His people is not based on their merit but on His sovereign choice and faithfulness. This love is a model for how we should love others unconditionally. Faithfulness to PromisesGod is faithful to His promises, as seen in His deliverance of Israel. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives. Redemption from BondageJust as God redeemed Israel from physical slavery, He redeems us from spiritual bondage through Jesus Christ. This calls us to live in the freedom He provides. Covenant RelationshipUnderstanding our relationship with God as a covenant relationship helps us grasp the depth of His commitment and our response in obedience and faith. Historical Context and Spiritual ApplicationRecognizing the historical context of Israel's deliverance enriches our understanding of God's redemptive work throughout history and its application to our lives today. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's love and faithfulness in Deuteronomy 7:8 impact your view of His promises in your life? 2. In what ways can you see parallels between Israel's deliverance from Egypt and your own spiritual journey? 3. How does the concept of God's covenant with the patriarchs influence your understanding of His relationship with you? 4. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate unconditional love to others, reflecting God's love for Israel? 5. How can you apply the principle of living in freedom from bondage in your daily walk with Christ? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 6:6-8This passage recounts God's promise to deliver the Israelites from Egypt, emphasizing His mighty hand and faithfulness to His covenant. Genesis 12:1-3God's initial covenant with Abraham, promising to make him a great nation, which is foundational to understanding His commitment to the Israelites. Romans 5:8Demonstrates God's love in a New Testament context, showing that His love is consistent and sacrificial. 1 Peter 2:9-10Highlights the concept of being chosen and called out of darkness, paralleling the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. People Amorites, Canaanites, Egyptians, Girgashite, Girgashites, Hittites, Hivite, Hivites, Jebusites, Moses, Perizzites, Perrizites, PharaohPlaces Beth-baal-peor, EgyptTopics Bondage, Bondmen, Bond-men, Egypt, Fathers, Forefathers, Free, Keeping, Kept, Love, Loved, Loves, Loveth, Loving, Making, Mighty, Oath, Order, Pharaoh, Power, Powerful, Prison-house, Ransom, Redeemed, Servants, Slavery, Strength, Strong, Sware, Swore, SwornDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 7:8 1105 God, power of
1265 hand of God
1315 God, as redeemer
5431 oaths, divine
6722 redemption, OT Deuteronomy 7:1-8 6512 salvation, necessity and basis Deuteronomy 7:6-8 1443 revelation, OT
6640 election, privileges
7141 people of God, OT Deuteronomy 7:7-8 5013 heart, divine
6639 election, to salvation
7944 ministry, qualifications
8297 love, for God Deuteronomy 7:7-9 1055 God, grace and mercy
6667 grace, in OT
8105 assurance, basis of Deuteronomy 7:8-9 1035 God, faithfulness
1349 covenant, at Sinai Library God's Faithfulness
'Know therefore that the Lord thy God, He is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him.'--DEUT. vii. 9. 'Faithful,' like most Hebrew words, has a picture in it. It means something that can be (1) leant on, or (2) builded on. This leads to a double signification--(1) trustworthy, and that because (2) rigidly observant of obligations. So the word applies to a steward, a friend, or a witness. Its most wonderful and sublime application is to God. It presents to …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureMatch-Making.
SECTION I. THE RELATION OF PARENTS TO THE MARRIAGE CHOICE OF THEIR CHILDREN. "Youth longeth for a kindred spirit, and yet yearneth for a heart that can commune with his own; Take heed that what charmeth thee is real, nor springeth of thine own imagination; And suffer not trifles to win thy love; for a wife is thine unto death!" One of the most affecting scenes of home-life is that of the bridal hour! Though in one sense it is a scene of joy and festivity; yet in another, it is one of deep sadness. …
Samuel Philips—The Christian Home The First Covenant
"Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice, and keep My covenant, ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me."--EX. xix. 5. "He declared unto you His covenant, which He commanded you to perform, even ten commandments."--DEUT. iv. 13.i "If ye keep these judgments, the Lord thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant,"--DEUT. vii. 12. "I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, not according to the covenant which I made with their fathers, which My covenant they brake."--JER. xxxi. 31, 32. WE have …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants That the Employing Of, and Associating with the Malignant Party, According as is Contained in the Public Resolutions, is Sinful and Unlawful.
That The Employing Of, And Associating With The Malignant Party, According As Is Contained In The Public Resolutions, Is Sinful And Unlawful. If there be in the land a malignant party of power and policy, and the exceptions contained in the Act of Levy do comprehend but few of that party, then there need be no more difficulty to prove, that the present public resolutions and proceedings do import an association and conjunction with a malignant party, than to gather a conclusion from clear premises. …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Sovereignty of God in Reprobation
"Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God" (Rom. 11:22). In the last chapter when treating of the Sovereignty of God the Father in Salvation, we examined seven passages which represent Him as making a choice from among the children of men, and predestinating certain ones to be conformed to the image of His Son. The thoughtful reader will naturally ask, And what of those who were not "ordained to eternal life?" The answer which is usually returned to this question, even by those who profess …
Arthur W. Pink—The Sovereignty of God Why all Things Work for Good
1. The grand reason why all things work for good, is the near and dear interest which God has in His people. The Lord has made a covenant with them. "They shall be my people, and I will be their God" (Jer. xxxii. 38). By virtue of this compact, all things do, and must work, for good to them. "I am God, even thy God" (Psalm l. 7). This word, Thy God,' is the sweetest word in the Bible, it implies the best relations; and it is impossible there should be these relations between God and His people, and …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial John's Introduction.
^D John I. 1-18. ^d 1 In the beginning was the Word [a title for Jesus peculiar to the apostle John], and the Word was with God [not going before nor coming after God, but with Him at the beginning], and the Word was God. [Not more, not less.] 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him [the New Testament often speaks of Christ as the Creator--see ver. 10; I. Cor. viii. 6; Col. i. 13, 17; Heb. i. 2]; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. [This …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Holiness of God
The next attribute is God's holiness. Exod 15:51. Glorious in holiness.' Holiness is the most sparkling jewel of his crown; it is the name by which God is known. Psa 111:1. Holy and reverend is his name.' He is the holy One.' Job 6:60. Seraphims cry, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory.' Isa 6:6. His power makes him mighty, his holiness makes him glorious. God's holiness consists in his perfect love of righteousness, and abhorrence of evil. Of purer eyes than …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Covenant of Grace
Q-20: DID GOD LEAVE ALL MANKIND TO PERISH 1N THE ESTATE OF SIN AND MISERY? A: No! He entered into a covenant of grace to deliver the elect out of that state, and to bring them into a state of grace by a Redeemer. 'I will make an everlasting covenant with you.' Isa 55:5. Man being by his fall plunged into a labyrinth of misery, and having no way left to recover himself, God was pleased to enter into a new covenant with him, and to restore him to life by a Redeemer. The great proposition I shall go …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Deuteronomy
Owing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. In the first section, i.-iv. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Then follows the appointment, iv. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. …
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