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God Controls All Hearts
Commentators emphasize that God actively "gave the people favor." John Calvin notes that just as God had previously hardened the Egyptians' hearts, He now sovereignly softened them for His purpose. This serves as a reminder that God can influence the attitudes of anyone, even enemies, to accomplish His will and provide for His people.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 11:3
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord gave the people favour —that is, when the time arrived. (See below, Exodus 12:36.)
The man Moses. —At …
John Calvin
On Exodus 11:3
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord gave 135 the people favor. Because the Israelites never could have hoped that the Egyptians, who had befo…
John Gill
On Exodus 11:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians So that they freely and willingly lent them the things …
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 11:1–3
17th Century
Minister
A secret revelation was made to Moses while he was in Pharaoh's presence, so that he might give warning of the last dreadful judgment before he dep…