Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Greater than all gods - See Exodus 15:11. The words simply indicate a conviction of the incomparable might and majesty of Yahweh.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jethro said, Blessed be the Lord. —Hebrew, Jehovah. The Midianites, descendants of Abraham by Keturah, acknowledged the t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods
He knew the Lord before, and that he was the only true God, and gr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Conversation concerning God's wondrous works is good, and edifies. Jethro not only rejoiced in the honor done to his son-in-law, but in all the goo…

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