Exodus 29:45 - Exposition

I will dwell among the children of Israel . Compare Exodus 25:8 . Primarily, the indwelling of the Shechinah in the holy of holies is, no doubt, meant; but the expression need not be limited to this. God would be present with his people in manifold ways—to direct, sustain, enlighten, defend, and save them. And will be their God . Compare Exodus 6:7 . What treasures of love, protection, bounty, tenderness, and pardon, are there in this phrase!