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Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, and gave them a charge to the children of Israel, and to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.
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God's Charge, Not a Debate
Commentators like Matthew Henry and John Gill note that God responds to Moses' repeated doubts not with more arguments, but with a direct and authoritative 'charge.' This teaches that our call to obedience rests on God's supreme authority, which is sufficient to overcome our feelings of weakness and inadequacy. His command itself is the answer to our objections.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To Moses and to Aaron - The final and formal charge to the two brothers is given, as might be expected, before the plagues are proclaimed. W…
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord ... gave them a charge. —The reluctance and opposition of Moses led to an express "charge" being laid upon him a…
16th Century
Protestant
And the Lord spoke to Moses. I translate it, “the Lord had spoken to Moses;” because reference is here made to the commencement of his cal…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord spoke to Moses and to Aaron No notice is taken of the objection of Moses, having been sufficiently answ…
The faith of Moses was so feeble that he could scarcely be kept to his work. Ready obedience is always according to the strength of our faith. Thou…
