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Moses said, "Behold, I go out from you, and I will pray to Yahweh that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, tomorrow; only don`t let Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to Yahweh."

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The Courage to Rebuke Deceit

Commentators highlight Moses's extraordinary courage in directly rebuking the most powerful man in the world for his deceit. This serves as a biblical model for the duty of God's people to confront sin and falsehood, even when it involves challenging those in authority.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 8:29

19th Century

Bishop

And Moses said, Behold ... I will intreat the Lord. —Moses accepted Pharaoh’s second promise, and took no special excepti…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 8:29

16th Century

Theologian

And Moses said, Behold I go out from you. Moses does not reply to this demand, because he knew that God's design was otherwise; and God ha…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 8:29

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses said, behold, I go out from thee Directly, immediately, to the place where he was wont to meet the Lord, and re…

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Matthew Henry

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…

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