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He went out the second day, and, behold, two men of the Hebrews were fighting with each other. He said to him who did the wrong, "Why do you strike your fellow?"
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An Act of Faith, Not Impulse
Commentators like Calvin and Henry emphasize that Moses' actions were not random. Citing Hebrews 11, they explain that Moses had made a conscious, faith-driven decision to renounce his Egyptian status and 'suffer affliction with the people of God.' His attempt to make peace was a deliberate step in identifying with his oppressed brethren.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Your fellow - “ Your neighbor.” The reproof was that of a legislator who established moral obligations on a recognized principle. Hence, in …
19th Century
Anglican
The second day —that is, the next day.
The one who did the wrong. —Hebrew, the wicked one. Our ver…
16th Century
Protestant
Behold, two men of the Hebrews. This perseverance shows that Moses was firm and determined in his design of returning to his brothers and …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he went out the second day The day following:
behold, two men of the Hebrews strove toge…
Moses boldly embraced the cause of God's people. It is plain from Hebrews 11 that this was done in faith, with the full purpose of leaving the hono…
