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But they and our fathers dealt proudly and hardened their neck, and didn`t listen to your commandments,
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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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19th Century
Anglican
Dealt proudly. —Like the Egyptians themselves (Nehemiah 9:10). It is remarkable that the same word is used as…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But they and our fathers dealt proudly Behaved in a haughty manner towards God, their kind benefactor:
Presbyterian
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 …
