And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.
And they will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I could live among them. I am the LORD their God.
God is reminding His people that He rescued them from Egypt specifically so He could have a close relationship and live among them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is giving instructions to Moses about consecrating the priests and establishing the Tabernacle as a portable sanctuary for His presence among the Israelites. This occurs shortly after their miraculous deliverance from slavery in Egypt, where God demonstrated His power through plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. The verse underscores God's intention to remind the people of His role as their deliverer so He could dwell with them in covenant relationship.
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