redemptive interpretation relates verse 14 to verse 12, where the Lord says, “I will be (ʾehyeh) with you.” Much biblical data favors this interpretation. Henry points out that similar “to be” language is found in Revelation 1:4, 8; 4:8; 11:17,12 in contexts dealing with God’s presence and coming. A number of passages tell us that God comes to the aid of his people for the sake of his name: Psalms 23:3; 25:11; 143:11; Jeremiah 14:7; Isaiah 48:9. He is “the LORD, who rescued you” (Ex. 18:10), the
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