Exodus 14:8 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

Yahweh hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel; for the children of Israel went out with a high hand.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

The children of Israel went out. —Rather, were going out.

With an high hand —i.e., confidently, bo…

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century

Baptist

19th Century

They were resolute and brave as long as they realized that God was with them; and the Egyptians behind them were bold and proud although God was no…

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

And the children of Israel went out.¹⁵³ Moses indirectly rebukes their excessive security, which had freed them completely from…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt
As he said he would, (Exodus 14:4),

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Pharaoh would think that all Israel was entangled in the wilderness and so would become easy prey. But God says, I will be honoured upon Pharao…

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