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God Uses the Ordinary
Commentators note that God's first question to Moses about his mission is, "What is that in your hand?" God starts with the ordinary, common object Moses already possesses—a simple rod or staff. This shows that God often begins His extraordinary work by using the simple, everyday tools and abilities we already have.
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
A rod - The word seems to denote the long staff which on Egyptian monuments is carried by men in positions of authority. It was usually mad…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
A rod. — Most commentators regard the “rod” of Moses as his shepherd’s crook, and this is certainly possible; but the etymology of…
John Calvin
On Exodus 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
What is that in thine hand? In accordance with the idiom of the Hebrew language, Moses now explains more fully, and more distinctly pursue…
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John Gill
On Exodus 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to him
Not reproving him for contradicting him, or showing any diffidence of what he had said; but…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 4:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Moses objects that the people would not take his word unless he showed them some sign. God gives him power to work miracles.
But those who a…