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The Limit of Evil's Power
Commentators agree that the magicians' failure was not from a lack of skill but because God actively restrained them. John Calvin explains that God sovereignly permits evil powers some success before decisively stopping them, demonstrating His ultimate authority and removing any excuse for disbelief. Their power had a clear, divinely-imposed limit.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:18
19th Century
Bishop
The magicians did so —i.e., tried to do so—took moist earth, …
John Calvin
On Exodus 8:18
16th Century
Theologian
And the magicians did so. The word “did” here means “they tried to do,” for they did not succeed, as soon becomes apparent. They are there…
John Gill
On Exodus 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
And the magicians did so with their enchantments, to bring
forth lice
They made use o…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 8:16–19
17th Century
Minister
These lice were produced from the dust of the earth. From any part of creation, God can bring a scourge with which to correct those who rebel again…