With this chapter begins the series of miracles which resulted in the deliverance of Israel. The first miracle was performed to remove the first ob…

Behold. — Some interpret the word used here as “perhaps” (Septuagint, Aben-Ezra, Saadia, etc.); but it does not appear to have thi…

And Moses answered. Moses relates in this chapter how much hesitation he showed in obeying God. This was not from stubbornness, but from t…

And Moses answered and said In reference to what Jehovah had declared to him in the latter end of the preceding chapter: …

Moses objects that the people would not take his word unle he showed them some sign. God gives him power to work miracles.

But those who are…