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I know that the king of Egypt won`t give you permission to go, no, not by a mighty hand.

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God Prepares Us for Rejection

Commentators like Calvin and Gill explain that God foretold Pharaoh's refusal not to discourage Moses, but to prepare him. By knowing in advance that his initial request would be denied, Moses would be strengthened in his faith rather than despairing. This shows that God often prepares His servants for the hardships they will face on their mission.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 3:19

18th Century

Theologian

No, not - See the marginal rendering. Others explain it to mean, Pharaoh will not let the people go even when severely struck.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 3:19

19th Century

Bishop

I am sure. —Hebrew: I know, which is more suitable, since it is God who speaks, and to him the future is known with as ab…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 3:19

16th Century

Theologian

And I am sure that the king of Egypt. God forewarns his people, so that, suffering a rejection at their first attempt, they would not retr…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 3:19

17th Century

Pastor

And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go Or "but" F3 "I am sure" though so reasonable a reques…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 3:16–22

17th Century

Minister

Moses' success with the elders of Israel would be good. God, who, by his grace, inclines the heart and opens the ear, could say beforehand, The…