Bible Commentary

And she bore [him] a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. 22. Gershom ] The name might conceivably be derived from , and mean expulsion. The writer, however, thinking, as in v. 10, of an assonance, rather than of an etymology, explains … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:22”

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter. 21. was content ] or agreed; cf. Jdg 17:11; Jdg 19:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Moses tells us nothing of what he may have learned from his father-in-law, but he must have found in him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:21”

And he said unto his daughters, And where [is] he? why [is] it [that] ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. 20. The hospitable Arab is vexed that his daughters have not invited their defender to a meal; so he bids them call him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:20”

And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew [water] enough for us, and watered the flock. An Egyptian – They judged from his costume, or language. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible They guessed him to be an Egyptian by his habit and speech, or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:19”

And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How [is it that] ye are come so soon today? 18. Reuel ] Heb. , the ‘friend’ or ‘companion of God’ (Sayce, EHH. p. 163 ‘Shepherd of God’: but why should the name be Assyrian?). (AV. Raguel, where the g comes from the LXX., and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:18”

And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock. 17. drove them away ] wishing to water their own flocks first. But Moses chivalrously comes forward (cf. vv. 12, 13) to assist the girls. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 17. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:17”

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew [water], and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock. 16. the priest of Midian ] the chief priest of the tribe, or settlement, and so a person of some importance. On the duties and position of the old Arabian ‘priest,’ see … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:16”

Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well. 15. Midian ] The most important of a group of tribes (Gen 25:1-4), in N.W. Arabia, and E. of Canaan ( ib. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:15”

And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known. 14. Moses’ motive in slaying the Egyptian must thus have been misunderstood; it was not seen that he was really intending to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:14”

And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? 13. strove ] i.e. quarrelled, fought: cf. Exo 21:22; 2Sa 14:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Thy fellow – Thy neighbor. the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 2:13”