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A Humbled Heart
Commentators highlight the dramatic shift in Aaron's attitude. Having just challenged Moses' authority, the severe consequence of Miriam's leprosy immediately humbles him. He now addresses his younger brother as "my lord," demonstrating that God's discipline can swiftly cure pride and lead to genuine repentance.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 12:1–15
18th Century
Theologian
Miriam, as a prophetess (), no less than as the sister of Moses and Aaron, took the first rank among the women of Israel; and Aaron may be regarded…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 12:11
19th Century
Bishop
Alas, my lord.— The word rendered alas! is an exclamation of entreaty rather than of lamentation. It is used towards supe…
John Calvin
On Numbers 12:11
16th Century
Theologian
And Aaron said to Moses, Alas! my lord. Although Aaron was aware that, through God’s indulgence, his own punishment was remitted, he still…
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John Gill
On Numbers 12:11
17th Century
Pastor
And Aaron said to Moses, alas, my lord ! The word for "alas" is generally interpreted by the Jewish writers as a note of …
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 12:10–16
17th Century
Minister
The cloud departed, and Miriam became leprous. When God goes, evil comes: expect no good when God departs. Her foul tongue, as Bishop Hall says, wa…