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Moses said, "It isn`t appropriate to do so; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to Yahweh our God. Behold, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and won`t they stone us?
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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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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The abomination - that is, an animal which the Egyptians considered sacrilegious to slay. The ox, bull, or cow, is meant. The cow was never …
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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