Bible Commentary

That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee. Verse 5. That they may believe] This is an example of what is called an imperfect or unfinished speech, several of which occur in the sacred writings. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 4:5”

And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand: Verse 4. He put forth his hand, and caught it] Considering the light in which Moses had viewed this serpent, it required … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 4:4”

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. 3. a serpent ] The marg. ‘Heb. nsh’ is added for the purpose of shewing that the Heb. word used here is different from the one used in Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 4:3”

And the LORD said unto him, What [is] that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 2. A rod ] ‘The rod was one of the ancient elements in the tradition. Here, in J, it is represented as the shepherd’s staff which was naturally in Moses’ hands, and it becomes the medium of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 4:2”

And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 1. they (twice)] not the Egyptians (Exo 3:22), but the Israelites, as v. 30 shews. The verse is the sequel in J to Exo 3:18. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 4:1”

But every woman shall borrow of her neighbor, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put [them] upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. 22. sojourneth ] probably, as a slave or hired servant: cf. Job … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 3:22”

And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty: 21 22. Not only will the Egyptians then let the Israelites go, but God will give them favour in the eyes of the Egyptians, and they will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 3:21”

And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go. 20. wonders ] Exo 34:10, Jos 3:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And I will stretch out my hand,…. Or “therefore” e … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 3:20”

And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand. 19. But I know. The pron. is emphatic. no, not by a mighty hand ] not even when severely smitten by God’s hand, as in the first nine plagues. But it is strange that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 3:19”

And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days’ journey into the wilderness, that we may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 3:18”