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The Seriousness of Disobedience
Commentators unanimously agree that God's life-threatening encounter with Moses was a direct result of his failure to circumcise his son. This wasn't a random event but a severe divine judgment for neglecting a known command, highlighting that God takes obedience to His covenants seriously, even for His chosen leaders.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 4:24
18th Century
Theologian
In the inn - Or “resting place.” See (Genesis 42:27) note.
Met him, and sought to kill him - Moses was attacke…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 4:24
19th Century
Bishop
In the inn. —There would not be any “inn,” as we understand the word, in the Sinaitic peninsula. Probably there would not even be …
John Calvin
On Exodus 4:24
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass by the way. The expression, “the Lord met him,” is used here in a negative sense, meaning an adverse meeting or hostil…
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John Gill
On Exodus 4:24
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass by the way, in the inn
As Moses and his family were travelling in their way to Egypt, at an inn …
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 4:24–31
17th Century
Minister
God met Moses in anger. The Lord threatened him with death or sent sickness upon him, as punishment for having neglected to circumcise his son. Whe…