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The Sin of the Oppressor
Commentators point out a tragic irony: the Hebrew word for Israel's pride in this verse is the same one used to describe the pride of their Egyptian oppressors. This serves as a stark warning that God's people can easily adopt the very sins of the world they were delivered from.
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 9:16
19th Century
Bishop
Dealt proudly. —Like the Egyptians themselves (Nehemiah 9:10). It is remarkable that the same word is used as…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:16
17th Century
Pastor
But they and our fathers dealt proudly
Behaved in a haughty manner towards God, their kind benefactor:
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 9:4–38
17th Century
Minister
The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …