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and Yahweh showed signs and wonders, great and sore, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes;

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God's Power on Display

Commentators explain that the "signs and wonders" refer to the ten plagues. These were not subtle events but public, powerful demonstrations of God's authority over Egypt's rulers and gods. They were described as "great" (supernatural) and "sore" (distressing), witnessed by the Israelites to provide an unforgettable foundation for their faith.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 6:10–25

18th Century

Theologian

The Israelites were at the point of quitting their previous nomadic life for a fixed and settled abode in the midst of other nations; they were exc…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 6:20–23

19th Century

Preacher

And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God ha…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 6:22

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord showed signs and wonders, great and sore
Meaning the ten plagues, which were signs of the power of God,…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 6:17–25

17th Century

Minister

Moses gives charge to keep God's commandments. Negligence will ruin us, but we cannot be saved without diligence. It is our interest, as well as ou…