Matthew Henry Commentary Exodus 11:1-3

Matthew Henry Commentary

Exodus 11:1-3

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Exodus 11:1-3

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And Jehovah said unto Moses, Yet one plague more will I bring upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out hence altogether. Speak now in the ears of the people, and let them ask every man of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold. And Jehovah gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh`s servants, and in the sight of the people." — Exodus 11:1-3 (ASV)

A secret revelation was made to Moses while he was in Pharaoh's presence, so that he might give warning of the last dreadful judgment before he departed.

This was the last day of Israel's servitude; they were about to leave. Their masters, who had exploited them in their labor, would have sent them away empty-handed. However, God ensured that the workers would not lose their wages; He ordered them to demand payment now, upon their departure, and it was given to them.

God will bring justice to the injured who, in humble silence, entrust their cause to Him; and ultimately, no one loses through patient suffering.

The Lord gave them favor in the sight of the Egyptians by making it clear how much He favored them. He also changed the attitude of the Egyptians toward them and caused them to be pitied by their oppressors.

Those who honor God, He will honor.