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Yahweh said to Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Therefore the name of that place was called Gilgal, to this day.

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What Was Egypt's Reproach?

Commentators explain that the "reproach of Egypt" had multiple layers. It included the shame of their former slavery, the disgrace of being uncircumcised, and the taunts from Egyptians who claimed God had abandoned them in the wilderness. By renewing the covenant of circumcision upon entering the land, God publicly declared that all this shame was now "rolled away," restoring their identity as His chosen people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 5:9

18th Century

Theologian

The reproach of Egypt - that is, “reproach proceeding from Egypt.” The expression probably refers to taunts actually uttered by the Egyptian…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 5:1–9

19th Century

Bishop

(20—5:9) It would seem that these verses all belong to one section. The use of the first person in Joshua 5:1, until we were passed ov…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joshua 5:9

16th Century

Theologian

And the Lord said unto Joshua, and so on. The disgrace of Egypt is interpreted by some as meaning that the lack of circumcision made them …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 5:9

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord said to Joshua
Out of the tabernacle:

this day I have rolled away the reproach of Eg…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 5:1–9

17th Century

Minister

How dreadful is the case of those who see the wrath of God advancing towards them, without being able to turn it aside or escape it! Such will be t…