Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Exodus 7:1-13
CHAPTERS 6:28-7:13 The Renewed Commission and Before Pharaoh Again 1. Renewed commission and renewed hesitation (Exodus 6:28-30 ) 2. Jehovah’s instructions (Exodus 7:1-9 ) 3. Before Pharaoh and the sign of the rod (Exodus 7:10-13 ) Once more Moses received his commission, and again he hesitated on account of his poor speech. After all the gracious words Jehovah had spoken he pleads again his weakness. It shows what the unbelieving heart is. Twice Jehovah said that Moses should be a god.... read more
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 7:3-13
CHAPTER VII.THE HARDENING OF PHARAOH’S HEART.Exodus 7:3-13.When Moses received his commission, at the bush, words were spoken which are now repeated with more emphasis, and which have to be considered carefully. For probably no statement of Scripture has excited fiercer criticism, more exultation of enemies and perplexity of friends, than that the Lord said, "I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he shall not let the people go," and that in consequence of this Divine act Pharaoh sinned and... read more