Bible Commentary

And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more. Verse 29. I will see thy face again no more.] It is very likely that this was the last interview that Moses had with Pharaoh, for what is related, Ex 11:4-8, might have been spoken on this very occasion, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:29”

And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in [that] day thou seest my face thou shalt die. 28. from me ] Heb. from upon me, i.e. from being a trouble to me; cf. Gen 13:11, Num 20:21, 2Sa 13:17 ( Lex. p. 759 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:28”

But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let them go. 27. The result is the same as in v. 20. 28, 29 (J). The original sequel of v. 26 (J). The Pharaoh is greatly angered at Moses’ persistency; and declares peremptorily that he will never admit him to his presence again. In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:27”

Our cattle also shall go with us; there shall not a hoof be left behind; for thereof must we take to serve the LORD our God; and we know not with what we must serve the LORD, until we come thither. 26. The Israelites’ own cattle must go as well: because until they reach their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:26”

And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. 25. Thou also must, &c.] The pron. is emphatic. Pharaoh, besides letting the Israelites’ cattle go, must also himself contribute to the sacrifices which will be offered. By ‘sacrifices’ (lit. slaughterings) are meant the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:25”

And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you. 24 26. The Pharaoh now summons Moses again, and offers a greater concession than before ( vv. 8 11): the entire people may go; only their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:24”

They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings. 23. but, &c.] What is here described is evidently miraculous: but it is said that the sand-clouds of the amsn (see below) sometimes travel in streaks, so that parts of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:23”

And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven, and there was a thick darkness over all the land of Egypt three days. The eleventh, twelveth, and thirteenth days of the month Abib; with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:22”

And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness [which] may be felt. 21. Stretch out, &c.] addressed to Moses, as Exo 9:22, Exo Exo 10:12 (both E). even darkness which may be felt ] lit. so that one may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:21”

But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go. 20. But again, after the removal of the plague, the result was the same as before, and the Pharaoh would not let the people go. The expression, as elsewhere in E (Exo 4:21 b, Exo 9:35, Exo Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 10:20”