Exodus 4:14 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:14

The anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses . The expression used is a strong one, but does not perhaps here mean more than that God was displeased. At least, he did not punish the offender in any severer way than by the withholding of a gift that he was ready to bestow, and the partition between two of a position and a dignity which Moses might have had all to himself. Perhaps diffidence and self-distrust, even when out of place, are not altogether abhorrent to One whose creatures are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:14

The love of brothers. Few things are more lovely than the affection of brothers. James and John, Simon and Andrew, Philip and Bartholomew, James and Jude, were sent out together by our Lord, that they might enjoy this sweet companionship. How touching is the love of Joseph for Benjamin! If there is "a friend that sticketh closer than a brother," the fact is noted for its rarity; and the force of the phrase depends on the known intensity of fraternal affection. Aaron, though so long parted... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:14-16

Diversities of gifts a benefit both to individuals and to the Church. After all, the self-distrust of Moses was turned by God to good. Without it Moses would have been sole leader of the entire enterprise, must have appeared alone before the elders and before the monarch, must have undertaken the entire charge, direction, superintendence of everything, must have had upon his mind an unshared burden which it would have been most trying to bear. God's strength might indeed have been... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 4:14

Anger - The words of Moses Exodus 4:13 indicated more than a consciousness of infirmity; somewhat of vehemence and stubbornness.Aaron - This is the first mention of Aaron. The words “he can speak well,” probably imply that Aaron had both the power and will to speak. Aaron is here called “the Levite,” with reference, it may be, to the future consecration of this tribe.He cometh forth - i. e. is on the eve of setting forth. Not that Aaron was already on the way, but that he had the intention of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 4:13-14

Exodus 4:13-14. Send by whom thou wilt send By any but me. The anger of the Lord was kindled Even self-diffidence, when it grows into an extreme, when it either hinders us from duty, or clogs us in duty, is very displeasing to him. I know that he can speak well Moses excelled in wisdom and conduct, Aaron in eloquence. Such is the wise order of Providence. As in the human body each member has its different use and function, and all ministering to the good of the whole; so in the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 4:1-17

God gives his power to Moses (4:1-17)In reply to Moses’ further complaints that the people of Israel would not believe God had sent him, God enabled Moses to perform three startling signs. The Israelites had no doubt seen magicians in Egypt and such signs would impress them. But they would see that what Moses demonstrated was more than mere magic (4:1-9).At times Moses himself showed a tendency towards the same disbelief as he suspected in his fellow Israelites. Whether his claim to be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 4:14

Is not Aaron , &c. Figure of speech Erotesis in Negative affirmation. App-6 . the Levite . Why this? Was not Moses a Levite? Is it not to indicate that He whom He would send (Exodus 4:13 ) would be of the tribe of Judah? read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 4:14-17

"And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is there not Aaron thy brother the Levite? I know that he can speak well And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart. And thou shalt speak unto him, and put the words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do. And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people; and it shall come to pass, that he shall be to thee a mouth,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 4:14

Exodus 4:14. Behold, he cometh forth to meet thee— This latter part of the verse would be rendered more properly, behold, he shall come forth to meet thee: and when he shall see thee, he shall rejoice in his heart: and, perhaps, the phrase, he cometh forth to meet thee, or to thy meeting, may imply the readiness of Aaron to unite with Moses in this grand undertaking. The Almighty here gives Moses a further proof of his power, by foretelling him in what manner he would bring Aaron to him, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 4:14

14. the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses—The Divine Being is not subject to ebullitions of passion; but His displeasure was manifested by transferring the honor of the priesthood, which would otherwise have been bestowed on Moses, to Aaron, who was from this time destined to be the head of the house of Levi ( :-). Marvellous had been His condescension and patience in dealing with Moses; and now every remaining scruple was removed by the unexpected and welcome intelligence that his... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:14-16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 4:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 4:13-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 4:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 4:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 4:14-17

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 4:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 4:14

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