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The 'Abomination' Explained
Commentators explain that the 'abomination of the Egyptians' refers to the animals the Israelites would sacrifice, such as oxen and sheep. These animals were considered sacred and were worshipped by the Egyptians. Moses understood that sacrificing these revered animals in plain sight would be seen as a profound act of sacrilege, provoking a violent and likely fatal response from the Egyptians.
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 8:26
18th Century
Theologian
The abomination - that is, an animal which the Egyptians considered sacrilegious to slay. The ox, bull, or cow, is meant. The cow was never …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:26
19th Century
Bishop
It is not meet so to do.—Pressed to remain “in the land” and sacrifice, Moses deemed it right to explain to the king why …
John Calvin
On Exodus 8:26
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses said. The word כון,101 kon, which Moses here uses, has a wide significance; for the Hebrews say of whatever …
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John Gill
On Exodus 8:26
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses said, it is not meet so to do
It being the command and will of God that they should go three days' journey…
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…