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God's Blessing Defies Oppression
All commentators agree that Israel's multiplication was not a natural result but a supernatural act of God. Charles Ellicott calls it God's "superintending Providence," while John Calvin frames it as a contest where God's mercy triumphs over human cruelty. This shows that God's purposes to bless His people cannot be stopped by oppression and that He can even use it to bring about greater growth.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Bishop
The more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. — This result was not natural. It can only be ascribed t…
16th Century
Theologian
But the more. Moses recounts the contest between the mercy of God and the cruelty of the king of Egypt. When, therefore, the oppressed Isr…
17th Century
Pastor
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied
and grew Became more numerous, …
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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…