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Yahweh gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh`s servants, and in the sight of the people.
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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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19th Century
Anglican
The Lord gave the people favour —that is, when the time arrived. (See below, Exodus 12:36.)
The man Moses. —At …
16th Century
Protestant
And the Lord gave 135 the people favor. Because the Israelites never could have hoped that the Egyptians, who had befo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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