For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, with which Yahweh was angry against you to destroy you. But Yahweh listened to me that time also.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For I was afraid. —In Hebrews 12:21, the words I exceedingly fear are (in the Greek) identical with these.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which
the Lord was wroth against you

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

So that the Israelites might have no pretense to think that God brought them to Canaan for their righteousness, Moses shows what a miracle of mercy…

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