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The people believed, and when they heard that Yahweh had visited the children of Israel, and that he had seen their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.
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Shallow vs. Deep Faith
John Calvin points out that the Israelites' belief was initially an emotional assent to good news rather than a deeply rooted faith. He describes it as "fickle and weak," warning that such belief can be easily shaken by adversity. This serves as a reminder that true, saving faith must be strong enough to endure trials and temptations.
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Exodus
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16th Century
Protestant
And the people believed. Either this is a synecdoche, where a part of the people represents the whole, or Moses signifies that af…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the people believed That Moses was sent of God, and would be the deliverer of them:
and when …
Presbyterian
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…
