Exodus 6:5
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God hears the groaning of enslaved Israelites and remembers his covenant with them.
Context
The 'groaning' of Israel under Egyptian bondage reaches God's ears. This detail emphasizes both the depth of their suffering and God's attentiveness. The Egyptians 'keep in bondage'—forcefully restraining Israel—yet God is fully aware of their condition.
What Does Exodus 6:5 Mean?
The 'groaning' of Israel under Egyptian bondage reaches God's ears. This detail emphasizes both the depth of their suffering and God's attentiveness. The Egyptians 'keep in bondage'—forcefully restraining Israel—yet God is fully aware of their condition.
God's response is to 'remember' the covenant, demonstrating that divine memory is not forgetfulness followed by recollection but an active commitment to covenant obligations. God's remembrance initiates the redemptive process; Israel's deliverance flows from God's faithfulness to ancient promises, not from Israel's merit or prayer alone.