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God Defends the Humble
Commentators explain that this verse is not Moses boasting, but a crucial explanation for the events that follow. Because Moses was too meek to defend himself against the accusations from his own family, God Himself stepped in as his vindicator. This reveals God's special care for His humble servants who entrust their reputation to Him.
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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 12:3
19th Century
Bishop
Now the man Moses was very meek ... — These words have been urged by some as an argument against the Mosaic authorship of…
John Calvin
On Numbers 12:3
16th Century
Theologian
Now the man Moses was very meek. This parenthesis is inserted so that we might perceive that God was not moved by any complaint of Moses t…
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John Gill
On Numbers 12:3
17th Century
Pastor
Now the man Moses [was] very meek
So that they might say anything against him, and he not be affronted, nor resent a…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 12:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The patience of Moses was tried in his own family, as well as by the people. The pretense was that he had married a foreign wife; but probably thei…