Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.
The Israelites lived in Egypt as foreigners for four hundred and thirty years.
This verse records that the Israelites spent 430 years living in Egypt before God led them out.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the biblical account of the Israelites' time in Egypt, which began when Jacob and his family migrated there during a severe famine as described in Genesis, leading to their growth into a numerous people. Over these 430 years, the Israelites endured increasing oppression and slavery under Egyptian rulers, setting the stage for God's promised deliverance through Moses. This period highlights God's long-term faithfulness to the covenant He made with Abraham, as foretold in Genesis 15.
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