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But against any of the children of Israel a dog won`t even bark or move its tongue, against man or animal; that you may know that Yahweh makes a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel.
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A Proverb of Peace
Commentators like Barnes and Ellicott explain that the phrase “not a dog move his tongue” was a common proverb signifying absolute peace and safety. While Egypt would be filled with the sounds of wailing and chaos, Israel would experience a supernatural quiet, free from any alarm or assault.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shall not a dog move his tongue - A proverb expressing freedom from alarm and immunity from assault.
19th Century
Anglican
Shall not a dog move his tongue. —Compare Joshua 10:21. The expression is evidently proverbial.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast
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