John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 7:8
And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron ,.... After he had given them their commission, and instructions to go to Pharaoh, and a little before they went in to him: saying , as follows. read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 7:8-13
The first time that Moses made his application to Pharaoh, he produced his instructions only; now he is directed to produce his credentials, and does accordingly. 1. It is taken for granted that Pharaoh would challenge these demandants to work a miracle, that, by a performance evidently above the power of nature, they might prove their commission from the God of nature. Pharaoh will say, Show a miracle; not with any desire to be convinced, but with the hope that none will be wrought, and then... read more