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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 19:1-8

1-8 Moses was called up the mountain, and was employed as the messenger of this covenant. The Maker and first Mover of the covenant, is God himself. This blessed charter was granted out of God's own free grace. The covenant here mentioned was the national covenant, by which the Israelites were a people under the government of Jehovah. It was a type of the new covenant made with true believers in Christ Jesus; but, like other types, it was only a shadow of good things to come. As a nation they... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Exodus 19:1-9

The Arrival at Sinai and the First Message v. 1. In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai. The greater part of the time since the departure out of Egypt, on the fifteenth day of the first month, had apparently been spent at Elim and at Rephidim, and it was not until the third month that the great army came into the desert of Sinai proper. v. 2. For they were departed from Rephidim, Exodus... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Exodus 19:1-25

SECOND DIVISION: MOSES AND SINAI.______________FOUNDATION IN THE LARGER SENSEExodus 19-31FIRST SECTIONThe Arrival at Sinai and the Preparation for the Giving of the Law. The Covenant People and Covenant Kingdom. Institution of the CovenantExodus 19:1-251In the third month when [after] the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai. 2For they were departed [And they journeyed] from Rephidim, and were come [and came] to the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Exodus 19:1-15

Moses Receives Jehovah’s Words in the Mount Exodus 19:1-15 The plain beneath Sinai, where Israel encamped, has been identified, and the reader should study the books of travelers which afford a mental conception of the scene. The brilliant colors, in which red sandstone predominates; the shattered, thunder-stricken peaks; the awful silence; the utter absence of vegetation; the level plain giving abundant opportunity for all to hear and see-all these deserve notice. The tenderness of the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Exodus 19:1-25

Here we begin the third great movement in the Book of Exodus. We have seen the people in bondage and have observed them being delivered from that bondage and guided by Jehovah. However, they were still a confused multitude rather than an organized nation. From this point to the end of the Book we have the account of the giving of the constitution and the great work of organization. The first event was the calling of Moses and the announcement to him of the divine purpose. Jehovah first stated... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Exodus 19:1-25

Visions of God Exodus 19:1-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Going forth out of Egypt. Our study for today opens with the words: "In the third month, when the Children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai." It is very plain to us that the wrath of Pharaoh and his armies could not keep the Children of Israel in Egypt, neither could they hinder them from going forth on their way to Canaan. Satan is powerful, but he is not all-powerful. ... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 19:5

GOD’S PECULIAR TREASURE‘Ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me.’ Exodus 19:5 Israel was called to infinite privilege. She was called to be:— I. God’s choice possession.—‘Ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me.’ As jewels worn upon the person, as the pick of all His wealth, His chosen treasure, were they to be. Even so, the Spiritual Israel, the Church, is called to be ‘His Body, the fulness of Him who filleth all in all’; and His Bride, destined to a glorious beauty that even He will rest... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 19:3-9

Yahweh Declares His People To Be A Holy People And His Treasured Possession, A Kingdom of Priests (Exodus 19:3-9 ). This may be analysed as follows: a Moses goes up to God and Yahweh calls to him from the mountain (Exodus 19:3). b Thus shall you say to the house of Jacob and tell the children of Israel, “You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself” (Exodus 19:4). c “Now therefore if you will obey my voice indeed” (Exodus 19:5... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 19:1-25

Exodus 19. Awful Revelation of God in Fire and Cloud. Exodus 19:1-: a P, Exodus 19:2 b – Exodus 19:3 a E, Exodus 19:3 b – Exodus 19:6 Rd, Exodus 19:7-1 Kings : a E, Exodus 19:11 b – Exodus 19:13 J, Exodus 19:14-Esther : E, Exodus 19:18 J, Exodus 19:19 E, Exodus 19:20-Song of Solomon : J, Exodus 19:23 Rje, Exodus 19:24 f. J.— This highly composite chapter will be most easily followed if the component sources are taken separately. From P we have only the note of the arrival at Sinai. The order... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Exodus 19:5

If ye will obey my voice indeed; Heb. obeying ye will obey; i.e. if ye will obey me sincerely, diligently, and constantly. A peculiar treasure, highly prized and loved, and carefully kept by me, as men’s treasures generally are. For all people upon earth are mine by creation and dominion, and I can dispose of them all as I please, and either choose or refuse any of them as I think fit; and therefore though I might refuse you, as well as any others, yet it is my pleasure to single you out of all... read more

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