Êxodo 2:15-22 NVT

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 2:22

Verse 22 22.He called his name Gershom. I do not approve of their view who think this was a name of congratulation to alleviate the pain of banishment, but rather imagine that Moses gave this name to his son, as well to remind himself as his father-in-law and his wife, that he sought a country elsewhere, and that there he was but a sojourner. Nor is there any objection in his promise to his father-in-law to remain, because he did not so bind himself as to shake off or break the yoke of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:11-15

FIRST ATTEMPT OF MOSES TO DELIVER HIS NATION , AND ITS FAILURE . After Moses was grown up — according to the tradition accepted by St. Stephen ( Acts 7:23 ), when he was "full forty years old" — having become by some means or other acquainted with the circumstances of his birth, which had most probably never been concealed from him, he determined to "go out" to his brethren, see with his own eyes what their treatment was, and do his best to alleviate it. He had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:11-15

Unpurified zeal. We must certainly attribute the killing of the Egyptian, not to Divine inspiration, but to the natural impetuosity of Moses' character. At this stage Moses had zeal, but it was without knowledge. His heart burned with indignation at the wrongs of his brethren. He longed to be their deliverer. Something told him that "God by his hand would deliver them" ( Acts 7:25 ). But how to proceed he knew not. His plans had taken no definite shape. There was no revelation, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:11-15

Moses "was grown." According to the tradition he had already distinguished himself as a warrior — was "a prince and a judge" amongst the Egyptians, if not over the Hebrews ( Exodus 2:14 ). Learned, too, in all the wisdom of the day (cf Acts 7:22 ). At his age, forty years, with his influence, surely if ever he was to do anything for his people, now must be the time. Notice: I . THE HASTY MISCALCULATION OF THE MAN . 1. What he did, and why he did it. "It came into his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:13-15

Moses the hater of all oppression. I . WE HAVE HERE FURTHER IMPORTANT REVELATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CHARACTER OF MOSES AND HIS FITNESS TO BE DELIVERER OF ISRAEL . 1. It is evident that his conscience did not accuse him, as touching the slaying of the Egyptian. Wrong as the action was, he made it clear that he had done it from a right motive. Although he had taken the life of a fellowman, he had taken it not as a murderer, with malice in his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:15

Pharaoh heard . If we have been right in supposing the Pharaoh of the original oppression to have been Seti I ., the present Pharaoh, from whom Moses flies when he is "full forty years old" ( Acts 7:23 ), and who does not die till Moses is near eighty, must be his son, the Great Rameses, Rameses II . This prince was associated by his father at the age of ten or twelve, and reigned sixty-seven years, as appears from his monuments. He is the only king of the New Empire whose real reign... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:15

Sitting by the well: a suggestive comparison.The very expression, "He sat down by a well," inevitably suggests that conversation beside the well at Sychar, in which Jesus took so important a part. Note the following points of resemblance, and then say if they can be considered as purely accidental. Are they not rather involved in the profound designs of him who presided over the construction of the Scriptures?1. As we see Moses fleeing from the face of Pharaoh, so we see Jesus making a prudent... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:15-23

The long exile.Moses took with him into Midian all the best elements of his character; he left some of the faulty ones behind. He may be assumed to have left much of his self-confidence, and to have been cured in part of his natural rashness. His after growth in meekness would almost imply that he had come to see the need of curbing his hot passions, and had, like David, purposed in his heart that he would not transgress ( Psalms 17:3 ; Psalms 32:1 ). But he carried with him all his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:16-22

EXPOSITION. LIFE OF MOSES IN MIDIAN Fugitives from Egypt generally took the northern route from Pelusium or Migdol to Gaza, and so to Syria, or the regions beyond. But in this quarter they were liable to be arrested and sent back to the Egyptian monarch. Rameses II : put a special clause to this effect into his treaty with the contemporary Hittite king. It was, perhaps, the fear of extradition which made Moses turn his steps southeastward, and proceed along the route, or at any... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:17

The shepherds came and drove them away . There is not much "natural politeness" among primitive peoples. The right of the stronger prevails, and women go to the wall. Even the daughters of their priest were not respected by these rude sons of the desert, who would not wait their turn, but used the water which Reners daughters had drawn. The context shows that this was not an accidental or occasional circumstance, but the regular practice of the shepherds, who thus day after day saved... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 2:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:11-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:11-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:11-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:13-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:16-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 2:17

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