Bible Commentary

And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land. 10. these portents ] The ‘portents’ described before in P (Exo 7:8-13, and the ‘plagues’ narrated by P), not those referred to in v. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:10”

And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt. 9. wonders ] portents, as Exo 7:3 (see on Exo 4:21). The whole verse is nearly the same as Exo 7:4 a, 3 b; but, if it is in its right place, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:9”

And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. 8. Then the Pharaoh’s ministers themselves will come humbly to Moses, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:8”

But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel. 7. shall not a dog whet his tongue ] A proverbial expression, implying that not only should they suffer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:7”

And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more. 6. such as, &c.] cf. Exo 9:18 b, 24 b, Exo 10:6 b, 14 b; and p. 56. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 6. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:6”

And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that [is] behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts. 5. the mill ] The Heb. word is a dual, properly, no doubt, the two mill-stones … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:5”

And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt: 4. And Moses said ] viz., as v. 8b shews, to the Pharaoh. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And Moses said – The following words must be read in immediate connection with the last … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:4”

And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses [was] very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people. Verse 3. The man Moses was very great] The miracles which Pharaoh and his servants had already … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:3”

Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold. Every man – In Exo 3:22 only women were named; the command is more explicit when the time has come for its execution. Borrow – ask. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:2”

And the LORD said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague [more] upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let [you] go, he shall surely thrust you out hence altogether. 1. plague ] Heb. nga‘, from nga‘, to touch; lit. (severe) touch or stroke, Gen 12:17 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:1”