The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:30
Aaron spake . Aaron at once entered on his office of "spokesman" ( Exodus 4:16 ), declaring to the elders all God's dealings with his brother. Aaron also, and not Moses, us we should have expected ( Exodus 4:17 ), did the signs , God, by allowing him to do them, sanctioning this delegation of power. On later occasions, we find Aaron more than once required by God to work the miracles. (See below, Exodus 7:19 ; Exodus 8:5 , Exodus 8:16 .) In the sight of the people . It is not... read more
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