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Worldly vs. Godly Wisdom
Pharaoh's plan to "deal wisely" was not true wisdom but a crafty, sinful scheme born of fear. Commentators explain this was about secret, strategic oppression, not righteous action. Matthew Henry calls this kind of human wisdom "foolishness," reminding believers that what the world considers clever is often sinful in God's eyes.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 1:10
18th Century
Theologian
Any war - The Northeastern frontier was infested by the neighboring tribes, the Shasous of Egyptian monuments, and war was waged with Egypt …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 1:10
19th Century
Bishop
Let us deal wisely. —Instead of open force, the king proposes stratagem. He thinks that he has hit upon a wise s…
John Gill
On Exodus 1:10
17th Century
Pastor
Come on
Which is a word of exhortation, stirring up to a quick dispatch of business, without delay, the case requiri…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 1:8–14
17th Century
Minister
The land of Egypt became a house of bondage to Israel. The place where we have been happy may soon become the place of our affliction; and that may…