Exodus 6:9

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Moses spoke so to the children of Israel, but they didn't listen to Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

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The Exodus RouteThe route of the Israelites out of Egypt through the Sinai wilderness toward Canaan.

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Egypt was the land where Israel was enslaved under Pharaoh, while Canaan was the land God promised to give Abraham’s descendants. In this context, Moses reports God’s promise to bring Israel out of Egypt and into Canaan, but the people cannot receive his words because of their crushing bondage.

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Exodus 6:9 mentions Canaan and Egypt.

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato