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Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Exodus 23:33

REFLECTIONS Though, through the merciful bounty of a covenant God in Christ, I dare not seek justification before God, by the deeds of the law, yet as the grace of God, which bringeth salvation, hath taught me to deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts, may that grace enable me, to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world! And may all my life, and conversation prove, that though I work not for life, yet by his grace enabling me I am working from life, even the hidden life... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Exodus 23:33

Scandal. If you have any society with these nations, it will turn to your ruin, which was but too literally manifested afterwards. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 23:20-33

20-33 It is here promised that they should be guided and kept in their way through the wilderness to the land of promise, Behold, I send an angel before thee, mine angel. The precept joined with this promise is, that they be obedient to this angel whom God would send before them. Christ is the Angel of Jehovah; this is plainly taught by St. Paul, 1 Corinthians 10:9. They should have a comfortable settlement in the land of Canaan. How reasonable are the conditions of this promise; that they... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Exodus 23:20-33

Concerning the Continuation of the Journey v. 20. Behold, I send an Angel before thee to keep thee in the way and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. This special guiding and protecting Angel was the Son of God Himself, for in Him Jehovah was revealed; in Him, as the Angel of the face of God, the innermost essence of God was manifested. Under His almighty guidance their journey would prosper. v. 21. Beware of Him, and obey His voice, provoke Him not, do not embitter Him; for... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Exodus 23:1-33

c.—First form of the law of the political commonwealthExodus 21:1 to Exodus 23:33a. Right of Personal Freedom (according to Bertheau, ten in number)1Now these are the judgments [ordinances] which thou shalt set before them. 2If [when] thou buy [buyest] an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing. 3If he came [come] in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were [be] married, then his wife shall go out with him. 4If his master have... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Exodus 23:18-33

Promise of Entrance into Canaan Exodus 23:18-33 This Angel must have been the Lord himself, for Stephen said expressly that the Angel was with Moses at the burning bush, where Jehovah revealed Himself, and the very ground was holy. Besides, we are told here that God’s Name- i.e ., His nature-was in Him. The Son of God, therefore, must have been the leader of that pilgrim-host, preceding the march, and preparing for their needs. Notice that God would also send the hornet before His people,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Exodus 23:1-33

The enactments now recorded have to do with the administration of justice. A study of them reveals that true justice is always merciful and yet makes sterner demand than any moral code of laws. The divine estimate of justice forbids wresting judgment, accepting bribes, and oppression. The feasts of the Lord are placed in their relation to the people's social life. The sabbatical year was arranged in the interests of the poor. The rest of the Sabbath is more than selfish, cattle and servants... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 23:1-33

Expansion of the Ten Words of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22 to Exodus 23:33 ). In this section, which is composed of elements put together mainly in chiastic form (see later), Yahweh expands on the Ten Words of the covenant. Notice that it begins with ‘and Yahweh said to Moses’. This proceeds as follows: a Instructions concerning future worship in obedience to the commandments in Exodus 20:3-5, for He will be with them and record His name in places where they go (Exodus 20:22-26). b ... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 23:29-33

Yahweh’s Promises and Warnings For The Future (Exodus 23:29-33). a The Canaanites to be driven out little by little so as to preserve the land until the Israelites are numerous enough to possess it all (Exodus 23:29-30). b The bounds of the promised land outlined with the promise that the Canaanites will be driven out (Exodus 23:31). b Israel to make no covenant with them or their gods (Exodus 23:32). a The Canaanites not finally to dwell in the land lest they make them sin and their... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 23:20-33

Exodus 23:20-Micah : E. Closing Discourse ( Exodus 23:23-Lamentations : a, Exodus 23:27, and Exodus 23:31 b – Exodus 23:33 Rd).— This passage is highly complex. The verses just noted bear marks of the school of D; they condemn “ pillare,” which E approves ( Exodus 24:4 and elsewhere); their warning tone is inconsistent with the dominant tone of promise; and they reflect the view of the Conquest as a clean sweep, which Rd expresses throughout Jos. E’ s Covenant Book has its epilogue ( cf. ... read more

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