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An Authentic Deliverer
Commentators explain that this genealogy's purpose is not to glorify Moses's family but to establish that God raised a deliverer from within the covenant people of Israel, not a stranger. John Calvin notes that Moses even includes his family's questionable marriage (Amram and his aunt), demonstrating a commitment to God's truth over personal reputation.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 6:16
19th Century
Bishop
Gershon, Kohath, and Merari were all born before Levi went into Egypt (Genesis 46:8; Genesis 46:11; [Refer…
John Calvin
On Exodus 6:16
16th Century
Theologian
And these are the names of the sons of Levi. Because it was especially desirable to know the origin of Moses and Aaron, he refers to it at…
John Gill
On Exodus 6:16
17th Century
Pastor
And these are the names of the sons of Levi, according to
their generations
Whose son…
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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…