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These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom Yahweh said, "Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their hosts."

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God's Power in Weakness

Commentators like John Calvin emphasize the contrast between the "armies" of Israel and the two seemingly ordinary men, Moses and Aaron. The text highlights that their ability to lead was not from their own strength but was a miraculous work of God. This was intentionally done so that God alone would receive the glory for Israel's deliverance, demonstrating His power through human weakness.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 6:26–27

18th Century

Theologian

This emphatic repetition shows the reason for inserting the genealogy. The names of Moses and Aaron are given twice and in a different order; used …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 6:26

19th Century

Bishop

Their armies. —This expression is applied here to the Israelites for the first time. It seems to refer to that organisation, of a …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 6:26

16th Century

Theologian

These are the Aaron and Moses. It is not without reason that Moses so often reasserts that their office was assigned to him and his brothe…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 6:26

17th Century

Pastor

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Matthew Henry

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…