(2:28–3:21), Yahweh both calls on the people to recognize his presence in their midst (the recognition formula, you shall know that …; cf. Ezek. 2:5; 5:13; 6:7, 10, 13–14, etc.) and introduces himself to them in exclusive terms (the self-introduction formula, I am Yahweh, your God; cf. Isa. 45:5–6, 18, 22; 46:9; Hos. 12:9; 13:4; note the there is none else claim to absolute sovereignty). The uniqueness of God and his presence among his people—these are the solid joys and lasting treasures which only
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