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Carried on Eagles' Wings
The image of being carried on 'eagles' wings' is a central theme highlighted by commentators. It illustrates God's tender yet powerful care. Like a parent eagle supporting its young, God protected, sustained, and guided Israel through immense dangers. This metaphor shows God's personal, affectionate, and mighty involvement in the lives of His people.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 19:4
18th Century
Theologian
On eagles’ wings - Both in the law (Deuteronomy 32:11) and in the Gospel (Matthew 23:37), the Church is compared to …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 19:4
19th Century
Bishop
I bare you on eagles’ wings. — Compare to Deuteronomy 32:11, “As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her y…
John Calvin
On Exodus 19:4
16th Century
Theologian
You have seen. With the view of gently inviting the people to obedience, He first recalls to their memory the blessing of their deliveranc…
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John Gill
On Exodus 19:4
17th Century
Pastor
You have seen what I did to the Egyptians
The plagues he brought upon them in Egypt, and the destruction of them at …
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 19:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Moses was called up the mountain, and was employed as the messenger of this covenant. The Maker and first Mover of the covenant is God himself. Thi…