Exodus 4:8 ASV

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Exodus 4:1-31

The Rod That Is in Thine Hand Exodus 4:2 ; Exodus 4:17 I. God often does His greatest works by the humblest means. The great forces of nature are not in the earthquake which tumbles cities into ruins. This power passes in a moment; the soft silent light, the warm summer rain, the stars whose voice is not heard these are the majestic mighty forces which fill the earth with riches, and control the worlds which constitute the wide universe of God. II. So in Providence. The founders of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 4:1-17

CHAPTER IV.MOSES HESITATES.Exodus 4:1-17.Holy Scripture is impartial, even towards its heroes. The sin of David is recorded, and the failure of Peter. And so is the reluctance of Moses to accept his commission, even after a miracle had been vouchsafed to him for encouragement. The absolute sinlessness of Jesus is the more significant because it is found in the records of a creed which knows of no idealised humanity.In Josephus, the refusal of Moses is softened down. Even the modest words,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Exodus 4:1-28

CHAPTER 4:1-28 Moses’ Objections, Jehovah’s Answer and the Return to Egypt 1. The first objection (Exodus 4:1 ) 2. The two signs and Jehovah’s assurance (Exodus 4:2-9 ) 3. The second objection (Exodus 4:10 ) 4. Jehovah’s answer (Exodus 4:11-12 ) 5. Moses’ request (Exodus 4:13 ) 6. Jehovah’s anger and answer (Exodus 4:14-17 ) 7. The command to return to Egypt (Exodus 4:18-23 ) 8. The event by the way in the inn (Exodus 4:24-26 ) 9. The meeting of Moses and Aaron (4:27-28) The... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 4:1-31

God's message to Moses has been so clear that it cannot be mistaken. He has made no secret of the opposition of Pharaoh, but has declared positively that He would enable Israel to triumph over this and to gain greatly through the experience. But still apprehensive, Moses asks, "Suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice?" (v.1). But God had told him they WOULD listen (ch.3:18). Why not believe Him'? God compassionately responds, however, telling him to make use of what was in his... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Exodus 4:1-28

THE CALL OF MOSES The Egyptian records refer to Moses. Rameses, said by many to be the Pharaoh of the Exodus, built a great monument on which he made an inscription naming the nobility who were present when it was erected. Toward the end of the list he mentions “The ra-Moses, Child of the Lady and Priestess of the Sun God Ra.” Note the peculiarity of the description. “The ra-Moses” means some distinguished ra-Moses, while “Child of the Lady” describes a situation and relation not unlike... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Exodus 4:1-12

Moses Excuses Himself Exo 3:13-14 The wisdom of Moses is seen in the nature of the inquiry which he proposed. He was resolved not to go a warfare at his own charges. Every man should know upon whose business he is going in life. Who is sending me? is an inquiry which a man should put to himself before venturing upon any course that is doubtful, hazardous, or experimental. Moses wished to be able to identify the personal authority of his mission. It was not enough to have a message, he must... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Exodus 4:1-31

Moses Before Pharaoh Exo 4:21 There are of course many difficulties, by us insoluble, in connection with the sovereignty of God. This must be distinctly recognised, and no man must expect to have all mysteries dwarfed to the measure of his own understanding. The greatest of all mysteries is God himself, yet we are not therefore to doubt his existence, or to deny his loving providence. The mere fact of any question being mysterious does not in any way affect its truthfulness. There are... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Exodus 4:8

Micah 6:9 . read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 4:1-9

1-9 Moses objects, that the people would not take his word, unless he showed them some sign. God gives him power to work miracles. But those who are now employed to deliver God's messages to men, need not the power to work miracles: their character and their doctrines are to be tried by that word of God to which they appeal. These miracles especially referred to the miracles of the Lord Jesus Christ. It belonged to Him only, to cast the power of the devil out of the soul, and to heal the soul... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Exodus 4:1-9

God Gives Moses Miraculous Powers v. 1. And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice; for they will say, The Lord hath not appeared unto thee. The fear and anxiety of Moses here discovered another objection, that based upon the fact that the people were no longer accustomed to prophetic voices and would therefore not acknowledge his call. v. 2. And the Lord said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. Moses held his shepherd's... read more