Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Pardon, I plead with you, the iniquity of this people. In order to encourage his hope of pardon, he first considers the greatness of God’s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Pardon, I beseech you, the iniquity of this people ,
according unto the greatness of your mercy

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moses made humble intercession for Israel. In this, he was a type of Christ, who prayed for those who spitefully used him. The pardon of a nation's…

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