Bible Commentary

And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt. 16. lice ] Marg. gnats. The Heb. kinnm or kinnm occurs only Exo 8:16-18, Psa 105:31, and doubtfully in the sing. Isa 51:6; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:16”

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. 15. that the respite had come ] the respite (or relief, Est 4:14; lit. open space, width), promised in v. 10 f. he made his heart stubborn ] The word used by J; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:15”

And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land stank. 14. gathered ] better, piled: cf. Hab 1:10 (‘heapeth up’). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 14. They gathered them together upon heaps] The killing of the frogs was a mitigation of the punishment; but the leaving them to rot in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:14”

And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and the frogs died out of the houses, out of the villages, and out of the fields. Villages – Literally, enclosures, or courtyards. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible A short speech for they died and were removed out of, &c, as appears from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:13”

And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh. 12. drought upon ] appointed for, viz. as a sign. The marg. (referring the words to the promise of their removal, v. 10) is less probable. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:12”

And the frogs shall depart from thee and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in the river only. And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people,…. Signifying there should be a full and clear riddance of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:11”

And he said, Tomorrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. 10. that thou mayest know, &c.] The removal of the plague at a time fixed by the Pharaoh himself should be conclusive evidence to him that it was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:10”

And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I entreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, [that] they may remain in the river only? 9. Have thou this glory ] Heb. Deck or Glorify thyself (Isa 44:23; Isa 49:3: in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:9”

Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. 8 14. At the Pharaoh’s urgent request, and promise, if it be granted, that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:8”

And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt. 7. The magicians (Exo 7:11; Exo 7:22) do the same with their arts. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The magicians would seem to have been able to increase the plague, but not to remove it; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 8:7”