I will set my face against you, and you shall be struck before your enemies: those who hate you shall rule over you; and you shall flee when none pursues you.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22-33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And I will set my face against you. —That is, make them feel His anger. (See Note on Leviticus 17:10.)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I will set my face against you
Exert his power, and stir up his wrath and indignation against them, as enemies o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

After God has set the ble ing before them that would make them a happy people if they were obedient, He here sets the curse before them—the evils t…

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