Exodus 3:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

and I have come down to rescue them from the Egyptians. I will bring my people out of Egypt into a country where there is a lot of good land, rich with milk and honey. I will give them the land where the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites now live.

Cross References

Genesis 50:24

Before Joseph died, he told his brothers, “I won't live much longer. But God will take care of you and lead you out of Egypt to the land he promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Exodus 3:17

and I promise to lead them out of their troubles. I will give them a land rich with milk and honey, where the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites now live.

Deuteronomy 1:25

and even brought back some of the fruit. They said, “The Lord our God is giving us good land.”

Exodus 13:5

The Lord promised your ancestors that he would bring you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites, and Jebusites. It is a land rich with milk and honey. Each year during the month of Abib, celebrate these events in the following way:

Jeremiah 11:5

Then I did what I had promised and gave them this wonderful land, where you now live. “Yes, Lord,” I replied, “that's true.”

Numbers 13:27

and said: Look at this fruit! The land we explored is rich with milk and honey.

John 6:38

I didn't come from heaven to do what I want! I came to do what the Father wants me to do. He sent me,

Ezekiel 20:6

I swore that I would rescue them from Egypt and lead them to a land I had already chosen. This land was rich with milk and honey and was the most splendid land of all.

Psalm 91:15

When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honor you.

Psalm 34:8

Discover for yourself that the Lord is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad.

Exodus 12:51

And on that same day the Lord brought Israel's families and tribes out of Egypt.

Jeremiah 32:22

Then you gave Israel this land rich with milk and honey, just as you had promised our ancestors.

Psalm 12:5

But you, Lord, tell them, “I will do something! The poor are mistreated and helpless people moan. I'll rescue all who suffer.”

Deuteronomy 7:1

People of Israel, the Lord your God will help you take the land of the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. These seven nations have more people and are stronger than Israel, but when you attack them,

Genesis 11:5

But when the Lord came down to look at the city and the tower,

John 3:13

No one has gone up to heaven except the Son of Man, who came down from there.

Isaiah 64:1

Rip the heavens apart! Come down, Lord; make the mountains tremble.

Exodus 34:11

I will force out the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, but you must do what I command you today.

Genesis 18:21

Now I am going down to see for myself if those people really are that bad. If they aren't, I would like to know.”

Nehemiah 9:8

Because he was faithful, you made an agreement to give his descendants the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, and of the Jebusites and Girgashites. Now you have kept your promise, just as you always do.

Deuteronomy 28:11

The Lord will give you a lot of children and make sure that your animals give birth to many young. The Lord promised your ancestors that this land would be yours, and he will make it produce large crops for you.

Genesis 11:7

Let's go down and confuse them! We'll make them speak different languages, and they won't be able to understand each other.

Jeremiah 2:7

I brought you here to my land, where food is abundant, but you made my land filthy with your sins.

Joshua 9:1

The kings west of the Jordan River heard about Joshua's victories, so they got together and decided to attack Joshua and Israel. These kings were from the hill country and from the foothills to the west, as well as from the Mediterranean seacoast as far north as the Lebanon Mountains. Some of them were Hittites, others were Amorites or Canaanites, and still others were Perizzites, Hivites, or Jebusites.

Deuteronomy 1:7

Leave this place and go into the land that belongs to the Amorites and their neighbors the Canaanites. This land includes the Jordan River valley, the hill country, the western foothills, the Southern Desert, the Mediterranean seacoast, the Lebanon Mountains, and all the territory as far as the Euphrates River.

Numbers 13:19

and if they live in open towns or walled cities. See if the land is good for growing crops and find out what kinds of trees grow there. It's time for grapes to ripen, so try to bring back some of the fruit that grows there.

Genesis 15:13

Then the Lord said: Abram, you will live to an old age and die in peace. But I solemnly promise that your descendants will live as foreigners in a land that doesn't belong to them. They will be forced into slavery and abused for 400 years. But I will terribly punish the nation that enslaves them, and they will leave with many possessions.

Genesis 46:4

I will go with you to Egypt, and later I will bring your descendants back here. Your son Joseph will be at your side when you die.”

Exodus 5:23

Ever since you told me to speak to the king, he has caused nothing but trouble for these people. And you haven't done a thing to help.”

Deuteronomy 6:3

Pay attention, Israel! Our ancestors worshiped the Lord, and he promised to give us this land that is rich with milk and honey. Be careful to obey him, and you will become a successful and powerful nation.

Amos 2:10

I had rescued you from Egypt, and for forty years I had led you through the desert. Then I gave you the land of the Amorites.

Genesis 43:11

Their father said: If Benjamin must go with you, take the governor a gift of some of the best things from our own country, such as perfume, honey, spices, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Leviticus 20:24

I am the Lord your God, and I have promised you their land that is rich with milk and honey. I have chosen you to be different from other people.

Numbers 13:18

and find out what those regions are like. Be sure to remember how many people live there, how strong they are,

Joshua 9:7

The Israelites replied, “But maybe you really live near us. We can't make a peace treaty with you if you live nearby.” The Gibeonites said, “If you make a peace treaty with us, we will be your servants.” “Who are you?” Joshua asked. “Where do you come from?” They answered:

Psalm 12:6

Our Lord, you are true to your promises, and your word is like silver heated seven times in a fiery furnace.

Isaiah 36:17

for a while. Then he will come and take you away to a country just like yours, where you can plant vineyards and raise your own grain.