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And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people that are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Taskmasters - Oppressors. A different word from that in (Exodus 1:11).

I know - The expression implies personal fee…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Lord said. —Hebrew, Jehovah said. The “God” of Exodus 3:6 is “Jehovah” here, and again “God” in Exodus 3:11. (See the…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And the Lord said. Before he delegates to Moses the office of delivering his people, God encourages him in a somewhat lengthy address to t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my
people which are in Egypt

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God notices the afflictions of Israel. He notes their sorrows; indeed, even the secret sorrows of God's people are known to him. He hears their cry…

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