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Witnesses to the Miracle
God instructs Moses to take the elders with him. Commentators explain this was to establish official witnesses. By having respected leaders see the miracle firsthand, God ensured the event's authenticity could be verified for the entire nation, strengthening their faith and leaving no room for doubt.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 17:5
19th Century
Bishop
Go on before the people. — The people were probably in no condition to move. They were exhausted with a long day’s march—…
John Calvin
On Exodus 17:5
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said to Moses. God commands him to go out into their midst, as if He would expose him to the danger of immediate death. Howev…
John Gill
On Exodus 17:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to Moses
Out of the pillar of cloud:
go on before the people ,
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 17:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The children of Israel journeyed according to the commandment of the Lord, led by the pillar of cloud and fire, yet they came to a place where ther…