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A God to Pharaoh
Commentators explain that when God made Moses "as God to Pharaoh," it wasn't a statement of divinity. Instead, God clothed Moses with His own authority and power. Moses would act as God's representative, issuing commands and judgments that the mighty Pharaoh could not resist, making the king tremble before him.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
With this chapter begins the series of miracles performed in Egypt. They are progressive. The first miracle is performed to accredit the mission of…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 7:1
19th Century
Bishop
See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh ... — This is God’s answer to the objection of Moses that his lips were uncircumci…
John Calvin
On Exodus 7:1
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said to Moses. Moses again repeats that consolation was given to him in his anxiety, and a remedy provided for his lack of fa…
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John Gill
On Exodus 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to Moses
In answer to his objection, taken from his own meanness, and the majesty of Pharaoh, and …
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 7:1–7
17th Century
Minister
God glorifies himself. He makes people know that he is Jehovah. Israel comes to know it by the fulfillment of his promises to them, and the Egyptia…