25 And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.

Other Translations of Exodus 2:25

New International Version

25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.

English Standard Version

25 God saw the people of Israel--and God knew.

The Message

25 God saw what was going on with Israel. God understood.

New King James Version

25 And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God acknowledged them.

New Living Translation

25 He looked down on the people of Israel and knew it was time to act.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 2:25

Commentary on Exodus 2:23-25

(Read Exodus 2:23-25)

The Israelites' bondage in Egypt continued, though the murdering of their infants did not continue. Sometimes the Lord suffers the rod of the wicked to lie very long and very heavy on the lot of the righteous. At last they began to think of God under their troubles. It is a sign that the Lord is coming towards us with deliverance, when he inclines and enables us to cry to him for it. God heard their groaning; he made it to appear that he took notice of their complaints. He remembered his covenant, of which he is ever mindful. He considered this, and not any merit of theirs. He looked upon the children of Israel. Moses looked upon them, and pitied them; but now God looked upon them, and helped them. He had respect unto them. His eyes are now fixed upon Israel, to show himself in their behalf. God is ever thus, a very present help in trouble. Take courage then, ye who, conscious of guilt and thraldom, are looking to Him for deliverance. God in Christ Jesus is also looking upon you. A call of love is joined with a promise of the Redeemer. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, Matthew 11:28.