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No Compromise on God's Word
Commentators like John Calvin praise Moses for his firmness. He refused Pharaoh's attempt to alter God's instructions, insisting on the original demand. This serves as a powerful reminder for believers to obey God's commands simply and completely, without compromising or accepting 'pretended moderation' that interferes with God's will.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 8:27
18th Century
Theologian
Three days’ journey - See the Exodus 3:18 note.
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:27
19th Century
Bishop
As he will command us. — Compare Exodus 10:26: “We know not with what we must serve the Lord, until we come thither.”
John Calvin
On Exodus 8:27
16th Century
Theologian
We will go three days’ journey. This is the conclusion that no change must be made in God’s command, but that His injunction must be obeye…
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John Gill
On Exodus 8:27
17th Century
Pastor
We will go three days' journey into the wilderness
As was first insisted on, and from which demand they should not d…
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…