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Exodus 6:7 net — I will take you to myself for a people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who bro…

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"I will take you to myself for a people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from your enslavement to the Egyptians."

— Exodus 6:7, NET Bible

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Exodus 6 — Context

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I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they were living as resident foreigners.

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I have also heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered my covenant.

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Therefore, tell the Israelites,‘I am the LORD. I will bring you out from your enslavement to the Egyptians, I will rescue you from the hard labor they impose, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments.

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I will take you to myself for a people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from your enslavement to the Egyptians.

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I will bring you to the land I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob– and I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD.’”

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Moses told this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and hard labor.

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Then the LORD said to Moses,

Exodus 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 6:7 say?
Exodus 6:7 in the NET Bible reads: “I will take you to myself for a people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from your enslavement to the Egyptians.”
Where is Exodus 6:7 in the Bible?
Exodus 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 6, verse 7.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 6:7.
What translation should I read Exodus 6:7 in?
Exodus 6:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 6:7?
Exodus 6:7 reads (NET): “I will take you to myself for a people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from your enslavement to the Egyptians.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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