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God's Beloved Son
Commentators highlight that this is the first time God calls Israel His "son." This isn't just a metaphor; it signifies a real, tender relationship of national adoption. This elevates God's demand on Pharaoh from releasing mere servants to freeing His own beloved child, establishing a special status and privilege for Israel.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 4:22
18th Century
Theologian
My firstborn - The expression would be perfectly intelligible to Pharaoh, whose official designation was “son of Ra.” In numberless inscrip…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 4:22
19th Century
Bishop
Israel is my son. —Compare Hosea 11:1. This tender relation, now first revealed, is not a mere metaphor, meaning “as dear…
John Calvin
On Exodus 4:22
16th Century
Theologian
Israel is my son, even my first-born. God thus refutes, by anticipation, the only pretext by which Pharaoh could justify his refusal to le…
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John Gill
On Exodus 4:22
17th Century
Pastor
And thou shall say unto Pharaoh When arrived in Egypt, and in his presence: thus saith the Lord…
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…