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I will strike them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of you a nation greater and mightier than they.
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A Test of Leadership
Commentators explain that God's offer to make a great nation from Moses was a profound test. It was designed to reveal Moses' selfless character and his deep love for the people, prompting him to intercede rather than seek personal glory, foreshadowing Christ's own intercession.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And disinherit them - By the proposed extinction of Israel the blessings of the covenant would revert to their original donor.
19th Century
Anglican
And will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they. — A similar promise had been given to Moses on the occasio…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them , &c.] Deprive them of inhabiting the land; so as many as…
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Moses made humble intercession for Israel. In this, he was a type of Christ, who prayed for those who spitefully used him. The pardon of a nation's…
