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They said, "An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and moreover he drew water for us, and watered the flock."
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An 'Egyptian' Deliverer
Commentators unanimously note the irony that Reuel's daughters identified Moses as an Egyptian. After 40 years in Pharaoh's court, his clothing, appearance, and possibly his speech made him appear as one of the very people from whom he would later deliver Israel. This highlights how deeply immersed he was in the culture he was about to confront.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
An Egyptian — They judged from his costume, or language.
19th Century
Anglican
An Egyptian. —So they concluded from his dress and appearance, perhaps even from his speech. It would be natural for them to make …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said, an Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds A man, who b…
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