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The anger of Yahweh was kindled against Moses, and he said, "What about Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Also, behold, he comes forth to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.
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God's Righteous Anger
Commentators agree that God's anger wasn't a fleeting emotion but a righteous response to Moses's stubborn refusal to obey. After patiently addressing Moses's excuses, God's anger was kindled by his continued resistance. Scholars like John Calvin note that this serves as a warning: while God is patient, we should not abuse His grace by persisting in disobedience.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Anger - The words of Moses (Exodus 4:13) indicated more than an awareness of weakness; they showed a degree of vehemence and stu…
19th Century
Anglican
The Levite. —Aben-Ezra and Rosenmüller think that this was the usual designation of the brother of Moses among the Israelites, who…
16th Century
Protestant
And the anger of the Lord was kindled. This passage confirms, by contrast, the expression that there is no better sacrifice than to obey t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses For the objections, excuses, and delays he made with respect to your …
Moses continued to shrink from the work God designed him for; there was much cowardice, slothfulness, and unbelief in him. We must not judge men by…
