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An Embassy for God
Commentators highlight the incredible boldness of Moses and Aaron. They didn't approach the most powerful man on earth with a personal plea but as ambassadors delivering a direct command from "Jehovah, the God of Israel." This act establishes that God's authority surpasses all earthly rulers, encouraging believers to speak God's truth with confidence, even when facing powerful opposition.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 5:1
18th Century
Theologian
Pharaoh - This king, probably Tothmosis II, the great-grandson of Aahmes (Exodus 1:8), the original persecutor of the Israelites…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 5:1
19th Century
Bishop
Went in. — Hebrew, went — that is, they left their usual residence and approached the Court, which, according to…
John Calvin
On Exodus 5:1
16th Century
Theologian
And afterwards Moses and Aaron went in. Moses here begins to explain how many and how great were the proofs of God’s power displayed in th…
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John Gill
On Exodus 5:1
17th Century
Pastor
And afterwards Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh
Whose name, some say, was Cenchres, others Amenophis, accor…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 5:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God will own his people, though poor and despised, and will find a time to plead their cause. Pharaoh treated all he had heard with contempt. He ha…