John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 3:9
Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me ,.... See Exodus 2:23 , and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them ; which is repeated to observe the great notice he took of it; and the reason of his descent and appearance in this wonderful manner, as well as of the urgent necessity of Moses's going to deliver the people from their oppression. read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 3:7-10
Now that Moses had put off his shoes (for, no doubt, he observed the orders given him, Exod. 3:5), and covered his face, God enters upon the particular business that was now to be concerted, which was the bringing of Israel out of Egypt. Now, after forty years of Israel's bondage and Moses's banishment, when we may suppose both he and they began to despair, they of being delivered and he of delivering them, at length, the time has come, even the year of the redeemed. Note, God often comes for... read more