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A Leader's Pedigree
Commentators explain that this genealogy is strategically placed. As Moses and Aaron step forward to lead Israel, their lineage is detailed to establish their legitimacy. For a culture that highly valued ancestry, this list proved they were true Israelites from the tribe of Levi, chosen from among their own people to be God's instruments of deliverance.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 6:14
18th Century
Theologian
These are the heads - We have in the following verses, not a complete genealogy, but a summary account of the family of the two brothers. Mo…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 6:14–15
19th Century
Bishop
Reuben ... Simeon. —It fixes the position of the family of Levi in the house of Jacob to commence the genealogy with a mention of …
John Calvin
On Exodus 6:14
16th Century
Theologian
These are the heads. The purpose of Moses here is to testify to all ages about the origin of his people, so that no one may doubt that, in…
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John Gill
On Exodus 6:14
17th Century
Pastor
These be the heads of their father's houses
Not of the families of Moses and Aaron, but of the children of Israel, t…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 6:14–30
17th Century
Minister
Moses and Aaron were Israelites, raised up to them from among their brothers, as Christ also was to be, who was to be the Prophet and Priest, the R…