Exodus 3:10-22 WEB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:17

And I have said ,.... Within himself, resolved in his own mind, and had declared it to Moses: I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt : with which they were afflicted in Egypt, and by the Egyptians; this he both purposed and promised to bring them out of: unto the land of the Canaanites, &c.; then in the possession of the Canaanites, and others after named; See Gill on Exodus 3:8 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:18

And they shall hearken to thy voice ,.... The elders of Israel, who would give credit to his commission, attend to what he said, and obey his orders, and follow the directions that he should give them, and not slight and reject him, as some had done before: and thou shall come, thou, and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt : the elders of Israel in a body, and Moses at the head of them; though we do not read of their approaching to Pharaoh, and addressing him in such a manner,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:19

And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go ,.... Or "but" F3 אני "ego autem", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "sed ego", V. L. "I am sure", &c.; though so reasonable a request was made him, yet it would not be granted; this is observed to them, that they might not be discouraged when he should refuse to dismiss them, which the omniscient God knew beforehand, and acquaints them with it, that, when it came to pass, they might be induced to believe that the mission... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:20

And I will stretch out my hand ,.... Or "therefore" F5 ו "ideo", "propterea", Noldius, p. 279. he would stretch out his mighty hand, exert his almighty power; and for this purpose was Pharaoh raised up, and his heart hardened, that God might show his power in him, and on him: and smite Egypt with all my wonders, which I will do in the midst thereof : with those wondrous plagues, the amazing effects of his almighty power, which were wrought by him in the midst of Egypt, by which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:21

And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians ,.... That is, give the Israelites favour in their sight, a little before their departure, who should be ready to do anything for them, or bestow anything upon them; or however lend them what they would desire, being glad to be at peace with them, or get rid of them, for whose sakes they would perceive all those sore calamities came upon them, they were distressed with: and it shall come to pass, that when ye go, ye shall... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:22

But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house ,.... Or "shall ask" F6 שאלה αιτησει Sept. "postulabit", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Drusius; "petet", Junius & Tremellius. , desire them to give or lend, what follows; and by this it appears, that the Israelites by reason of their great increase were spread about, and mixed with the Egyptians; and hence it was that there was such a mixed multitude that went up with them out... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:11

Who am I - that I should bring - He was so satisfied that this was beyond his power, and all the means that he possessed, that he is astonished that even God himself should appoint him to this work! Such indeed was the bondage of the children of Israel, and the power of the people by whom they were enslaved, that had not their deliverance come through supernatural means, their escape had been utterly impossible. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:12

Certainly I will be with thee - This great event shall not be left to thy wisdom and to thy power; my counsel shall direct thee, and my power shall bring all these mighty things to pass. And this shall be a token - Literally, And This to thee for a sign, i.e., this miraculous manifestation of the burning bush shall be a proof that I have sent thee; or, My being with thee, to encourage thy heart, strengthen thy hands, and enable thee to work miracles, shall be to thyself and to others the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:13

They shall say - What is his name? - Does not this suppose that the Israelites had an idolatrous notion even of the Supreme Being? They had probably drank deep into the Egyptian superstitions, and had gods many and lords many; and Moses conjectured that, hearing of a supernatural deliverance, they would inquire who that God was by whom it was to be effected. The reasons given here by the rabbins are too refined for the Israelites at this time. "When God," say they, "judgeth his creatures, he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:14

I am that I am - אהיה אשר אהיה Eheyeh asher Eheyeh . These words have been variously understood. The Vulgate translates Ego Sum Qui Sum , I am who am. The Septuagint, Εγω ειμι ὁ Ων , I am he who exists. The Syriac, the Persic, and the Chaldee preserve the original words without any gloss. The Arabic paraphrases them, The Eternal, who passes not away; which is the same interpretation given by Abul Farajius, who also preserves the original words, and gives the above as their... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 3:14

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