出埃及記 4:24, 出埃及記 4:26 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:24-26

One small duty neglected may frustrate the whole purpose of a life. To an Israelite the circumcision of his male children on the eighth day was a plain practical duty, resting upon a positive precept, which was unambiguous and peremptory. (See Genesis 17:10-14 .) Moses, probably in deference to the wishes of his wife, who disliked the custom, had allowed his son, Eliezer, to remain uncircumcised beyond the appointed time, perhaps making the excuse to himself that during a journey such a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:24-27

Interpretation of providence. This mysterious passage in the life of Moses suggests various reflections. The facts are few. Moses, probably in deference to Zipporah's abhorrence of the rite, had neglected the circumcision of his child. This, in so eminent a servant of God, was a sin which could not be winked at. Least of all could it be overlooked at a time when the covenants were undergoing a species of resurrection, and when Moses was on his way to Egypt for the very purpose of giving... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:24-31

The three meetings. I. THE LORD 'S MEETING WITH MOSES ( Exodus 4:24-26 ). 1 . Moses' sin. 2 . The reason of the omission, weak yielding to the prejudices of his Midianitish wife. 3 . His guilt. God looked beyond the sign to that which it signified and partially accomplished—the claiming of the life for himself and righteousness. Moses' disobedience was therefore murder by neglect, and life shall answer for life. The guilt of the unfaithful watchmen in Zion ( ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 4:24

In the inn - Or “resting place.” See Genesis 42:27 note.Met him, and sought to kill him - Moses was attacked by a sudden and dangerous illness, which he knew was inflicted by God. The word “sought to kill” implies that the sickness, whatever might be its nature, was one which threatened death had it not been averted by a timely act. Zipporah believed that the illness of Moses was due to his having neglected the duty of an Israelite, and to his not having circumcised his own son; the delay was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 4:24

Exodus 4:24. By the way in the inn Here our translation uses the modern word inn: but the original signifies only the place where they rested that night, which was probably in some cave, or under some shade of trees. The Lord met him The Septuagint says, The angel of the Lord, with which agree the Chaldee and some other ancient versions: and sought to kill him He appeared in a threatening posture, probably with a sword drawn in his hand, or inflicted upon him some disease which... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 4:18-31

Moses returns to Egypt (4:18-31)After meeting God, Moses returned to Jethro and then set out with his wife and sons for Egypt. God warned Moses of the stubbornness he could expect to meet in Pharaoh and of the disaster this would bring upon the Egyptian people (18-23). However, Moses could hardly instruct Israel to obey God when he himself had neglected the first requirement of the covenant, the circumcision of his son (cf. Genesis 17:10,Genesis 17:14). God sent Moses a near-fatal illness or... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 4:24

by the way in the inn . A further lesson, not learnt in Egypt or at Horeb. A secret in Moses' life, known only to himself. Moses had neglected to circumcise Eliezer. To save the child's life, Zipporah now performs the rite herself. him = the son (Exodus 4:23 ). Compare Genesis 17:14 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 4:24-26

"And it came to pass on the way at the lodging place, that Jehovah met him, and sought to kill him. Then Zipporah took a flint, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet; and she said, Surely a bridegroom of blood art thou to me. So he let him alone. Then she said, A bridegroom of blood art thou, because of the circumcision."This means that Moses became dangerously and that both he and Zipporah believed that it was God-sent as punishment for their not circumcising Eliezer.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 4:24

Exodus 4:24. And it came to pass, &c.— The best account which can be given of the extraordinary event here related, is, that Moses having deferred the circumcision of one of his sons, perhaps out of compliance with his wife; God was highly offended with him for such neglect; not only, because Moses knew that no child could be admitted a member of the Jewish community, nor be entitled to the blessings of God's covenant with that people, without circumcision; but also because his example was... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 4:24

24. inn—Hebrew, "a halting place for the night." the Lord met him, and sought to kill him—that is, he was either overwhelmed with mental distress or overtaken by a sudden and dangerous malady. The narrative is obscure, but the meaning seems to be, that, led during his illness to a strict self-examination, he was deeply pained and grieved at the thought of having, to please his wife, postponed or neglected the circumcision of one of his sons, probably the younger. To dishonor that sign and seal... read more