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God's Reputation at Stake
Commentators agree that Moses' primary argument is not about Israel's worthiness, but about God's own glory. He pleads that if God destroys the people He so miraculously saved, the surrounding nations like Egypt will conclude that God's power failed. As John Calvin notes, God has graciously linked His own reputation to the salvation of His people, making their preservation a testament to His unfailing strength.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 14:13–17
18th Century
Theologian
The syntax of these verses is exceptionally broken. Just as Paul did when deeply moved, Moses also presses his arguments one upon another without p…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 14:13–14
19th Century
Bishop
And Moses said to the Lord ... — There is considerable difficulty regarding the correct rendering of these verses.
They may…
John Calvin
On Numbers 14:13
16th Century
Theologian
Then the Egyptians shall hear it. Moses here, according to his custom, stands “in the breach” of the wall, as it is said in Psalm 106:23, …
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John Gill
On Numbers 14:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses said unto the Lord
In an abrupt manner, as the following words show, his mind being greatly disturbed and …
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 14:11–19
17th Century
Minister
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…