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He supposed that his brothers understood that God, by his hand, was giving them deliverance; but they didn`t understand.
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A Misunderstood Mission
Moses acted believing his fellow Israelites would recognize his intervention as a sign of God's impending deliverance. Commentators explain that Moses assumed his unique position and bold action would be clear evidence of his divine commission. However, his people completely failed to understand, highlighting a tragic gap between a deliverer's intent and the people's perception.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he supposed. This is not mentioned by Moses; but it is not at all improbable. When they saw him alone contending with the Egy…
He supposed (ενομιζεν). Imperfect active of νομιζω. He was supposing, Stephen explains, when he smote the Egyptian.
19th Century
Anglican
For he supposed his brethren would have understood . . .—Better, and he supposed. The Greek conjunction never ha…
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Baptist
Alas! It is just the same with Israel now. The Lord Jesus came to his own, and, according to one of his parables, the Father said of him, They …
Still on the subject of “the land,” Stephen recounts the life of Moses. Incorporated into this section, largely by way of anticipation, is a Mosesr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he supposed his brethren would have understood him , &c.] From his being an Hebrew in such high life; from his w…
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Let us not be discouraged at the slowness of the fulfillment of God's promises. Suffering times are often growing times for the church. God is prep…
