Exodus 3:9
Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.
EXODUS 3:9
Israel’s cry has reached God, who has both heard and seen their oppression. The timeline acknowledges years of suffering representative of systemic bondage. God’s invitation to deliver is rooted in solidarity with the afflicted and in his sovereign plan to rescue.
This verse confirms God’s responsiveness to human lament. It also models divine patience and righteous anger as expressions of love for the oppressed. It lays the groundwork for a rescue narrative where divine initiative meets human agency.
Your cries matter to God. If you know oppression or injustice, bring it before him, and be prepared to be part of the solution. Practical step: support or join a relief effort, or start a conversation in your community about alleviating oppression—whether in workplaces, schools, or civic life.
Cross-References: Psalm 34:17-18; Psalm 10:17-18; Isaiah 30:19; James 5:13-16; 1 Peter 3:12