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Praying for God's Glory
Moses' primary plea is for God's own reputation: "Wherefore should the Egyptians speak...?" Commentators highlight this as a powerful model for prayer. We can appeal to God based on His own honor, asking Him to act so that His name will be glorified among believers and unbelievers alike. As one scholar notes, this concern for God's glory is a selfless and effective plea.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 32:7–35
18th Century
Theologian
The faithfulness of Moses in the office that had been entrusted to him was now to be put to the test. It was to be revealed whether he loved his ow…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 32:11–14
19th Century
Bishop
MOSES’ REPLY, AND GOD’S “REPENTANCE.”
Moses has three arguments:
- God has done so much for His people that sure…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 32:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the f…
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John Gill
On Exodus 32:12
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore should the Egyptians speak and say
Those that remained, as the Targum of Jonathan, who were not drowned in…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 32:7–14
17th Century
Minister
God says to Moses that the Israelites had corrupted themselves. Sin is the corruption of the sinner, and it is a self-corruption; every man is …