A rod - The word seems to denote the long staff which on Egyptian monuments is carried by men in positions of authority. It was usually mad…

A rod. — Most commentators regard the “rod” of Moses as his shepherd’s crook, and this is certainly possible; but the etymology of…

What is that in thine hand? In accordance with the idiom of the Hebrew language, Moses now explains more fully, and more distinctly pursue…

And the Lord said to him
Not reproving him for contradicting him, or showing any diffidence of what he had said; but…

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…