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The Rod of God
Commentators emphasize the significance of Moses' staff now being called "the rod of God." This wasn't just a shepherd's tool anymore; it was consecrated and endowed with divine power. As John Calvin highlights, this simple rod stood in stark contrast to Moses' humble appearance, signifying that his authority and power came not from worldly status but directly from God. It was the only instrument he needed for the mighty task ahead.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 4:20
18th Century
Theologian
An ass - Literally, “the ass,” which, according to Hebrew idiom, means that he set them upon asses. This is the first notice of other sons b…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 4:20
19th Century
Bishop
His sons. — Only one had been mentioned previously, namely, Gershom (Exodus 2:22), unless we accept the Vulgate additi…
John Calvin
On Exodus 4:20
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses took his wife. By taking his wife and children with him, Moses clearly and freely professed that he was returning to Egypt to li…
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John Gill
On Exodus 4:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses took his wife, and his sons
Gershom and Eliezer; by which it appears that he intended to stay in Egypt, an…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 4:18–23
17th Century
Minister
After God had appeared in the bush, He often spoke to Moses. Pharaoh had hardened his own heart against the groans and cries of the oppressed Israe…