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An Undeniable Miracle
Commentators stress that God's protection of Goshen was a deliberate and undeniable miracle. Since Goshen was geographically no different from the rest of Egypt, its exemption from the plague of flies could not be explained by natural causes. This 'severing' was a new, explicit feature of the plagues, designed to make a powerful impression on Pharaoh.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 8:22
18th Century
Theologian
I will sever ... - This severance constituted a specific difference between this and the preceding plagues. Pharaoh could not, of course, …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:22
19th Century
Bishop
I will sever in that day the land of Goshen.—This was a new feature, and one calculated to make a deep impression both on king and people.…
John Calvin
On Exodus 8:22
16th Century
Theologian
And I will sever. Although this had not been expressly declared until now, it must still be extended to the other plagues. For it is certa…
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John Gill
On Exodus 8:22
17th Century
Pastor
And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my
people dwell
Distinguish…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 8:20–32
17th Century
Minister
Pharaoh was early at his false devotions to the river; and should we seek more sleep and more slumber when any service to the Lord is to be done? T…