Exodus 33:2
ESV
I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
NIV
I will send an angel before you and drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites.
NASB
And I will send an angel before you and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, the Hittite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite.
CSB
I will send an angel ahead of you and will drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hethites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
NLT
And I will send an angel before you to drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
KJV
And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite:
NKJV
And I will send My Angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanite and the Amorite and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite.
What does Exodus 33:2 mean?
Israel left Egypt (Exodus 12:40–41) with confidence. The Lord was taking them to a land promised to their ancestor, Abraham (Genesis 15:18–21). They arrived at Sinai (Exodus 19:1–3) and received the first parts of God's covenant law (Exodus 20:3–17). But they quickly broke those rules (Exodus 32:1–6).As a result, the nation is leaving Sinai (Exodus 33:1) under a fractured relationship to their Lord (Exodus 33:3). Rather than accompanying them directly, in some way, the Lord says He will provide "an angel" (Exodus 32:34). His promises still stand, but sin has consequences. Soon, the covenant will be renewed (Exodus 34) and God's presence will return (Exodus 33:14).
As Israel departs, several nations are living in this Promised Land. Which nations are mentioned or left out varies depending on the passage. God will lead Israel there not only so that His people can have a homeland. He is also bringing punishment on a depraved and evil culture (Genesis 15:16; Deuteronomy 7:2; 9:4).
