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Exodus 15:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O LORD, which thy hands have established.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain that belongs to you, the place, LORD, that you have made for yourself to live in, in the holy place, LORD, that your own hands have built.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God will bring his people to the promised land and establish them in the holy place where he dwells.

📚 Historical Context

In Exodus 15, Moses and the Israelites sing a song of praise after God miraculously parted the Red Sea, allowing them to escape from the Egyptian army and celebrate their deliverance. This verse is a forward-looking expression of faith, anticipating God leading the people into the Promised Land and establishing them there as His chosen inheritance. It draws from the broader covenant promises God made to the patriarchs, emphasizing His role in securing a permanent dwelling for His people.

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