Exodus 23:22 Meaning
But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.
Context Explained
20Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.
21Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.
22But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.
23For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off.
24Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:1
Both verses promise blessings for obedience to God's commands.
Romans 8:31
This verse reassures believers that God is for them, echoing the promise of divine protection.
James 1:12
This verse speaks to the blessings that come from persevering under trial, similar to the blessings of obedience.
Source: Exodus 23:22