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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:19-29

My times are in Thy hand. Moses thought himself fit for his work at forty-eager to undertake it before the years increased; God waits until his self-confidence has abated, and then, at eighty, gives him his commission. I. THE GREAT COMMISSION . His errand is to Pharaoh, as an ambassador from the King of heaven to the king of Egypt. Notice— 1 . His credentials. As coming in a king's name he must be accredited by the king who sends him. God gives him signs, very simple but... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:27-28

The scene suddenly shifts. Moses is left in the wilderness to recover his strength and make such arrangements with respect to his wife and children as he thinks best under the circumstances. We are carried away to Egypt and introduced to Aaron, Moses' elder brother, of whom we have only heard previously that he could "speak well," and was to assist Moses as spokesman in his enterprise ( Exodus 4:14-16 ). We now find God revealing himself to Aaron also, and directing his movements, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:27-28

A meeting of brothers. 1 . By Divine appointment (cf. Exodus 4:14 ). 2 . In a sacred place. 3 . As cooperators in a good work. 4 . With affection. 5 . To exchange experiences.— J . O . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:28

Moses told Aaron all the words of the Lord . Perfect confidence between the two brothers was absolutely necessary for the success of their enterprise; and Moses wisely, at their very first interview, made Aaron acquainted with the entire series of Divine revelations that had been made to him, keeping nothing back, but communicating to him "all the words of the Lord . " Who had sent him . Rather, "which he had laid upon him." (So the LXX ; the Vulgate, Knobel, Kalisch, and others.) ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:28

Full confidence necessary between fellow-workers. Moses told Aaron "all the words of the Lord"—made "a clean breast" to him, kept back none of the counsel of God, so far as he had been made acquainted with it. A kind, a loving, and a prudent course. Half-confidences are valueless; they irritate rather than satisfy. If known to be half-confidences, they offend; if mistaken for full ones, they mislead and conduct to disaster. Those who are to be fellow-workers in any undertaking—more... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:29

On the elders of Israel , see note upon Exodus 3:16 . It is clear that the Israelitish nation, though in bondage to the Egyptians, had a certain internal organisation of its own, and possessed a set of native officers. These were probably the hereditary heads of families. Moses and Aaron could have no authority to gather these persons together; but they issued an invitation, and it was accepted. The "elders" came to the meeting. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:29-31

Moses seems to have parted with Zipporah and his children in Horeb, and to have sent them back to Jethro ( Exodus 18:2 ), perhaps because they might have interfered with the work which he had to do, perhaps because he thought Egypt would be no pleasant residence for them during the coming struggle. He journeyed onward from Horeb with Aaron for his sole companion, and had abundant time for taking counsel with him, and exercising the influence over him which high intellect and education... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:29-31

The blessing on obedience. Moses and Aaron, on their return to Egypt in company, carried out exactly the Divine directions, doing neither less nor more. They summoned the elders as commanded ( Exodus 3:16 ); they delivered God's message to them ( ib .); they wrought the signs which they had been told to work ( Exodus 4:17 ); they severally kept to their appointed offices; and the result was complete success so far. The elders and people hearkened unto them, believed, gave in their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:29-31

Preaching and faith. I. THE WORD SPOKEN . 1 . Should be the Word of God. The preacher is not set to deliver his own speculations, but to convey a message. 2 . Should be exhibited with its appropriate evidence. 3 . Should be declared to all. II. THE WORD BELIEVED . The people— 1 . Appreciated the value of the word. 2 . Believed the word. 3 . Worshipped; a token of gratitude, submission, and obedience.— J . O . read more

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