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A Reluctant Confession
When the magicians said "This is the finger of God," they weren't necessarily acknowledging the God of Israel. Commentators explain they likely meant "the finger of a god," admitting defeat to a supernatural power rather than to Moses. This confession was likely made to save face, as they found it less humiliating to be outmatched by a deity than by a human rival.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 8:19
18th Century
Theologian
The finger of God - This expression is thoroughly Egyptian; it need not imply that the magicians recognized Yahweh, the God who performed th…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:19
19th Century
Bishop
The finger of God. —Rather, of a goal. The magicians meant to say, “This is beyond the power of man: it is supernatural; …
John Calvin
On Exodus 8:19
16th Century
Theologian
Then the magicians said to Pharaoh. It is probable that they were reproved harshly because they had stopped their rivalry with the servant…
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John Gill
On Exodus 8:19
17th Century
Pastor
Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, this is the finger of
God
This is to be ascribed to a power superio…
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…