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God brings them forth out of Egypt; He has as it were the strength of the wild-ox.

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God's Ongoing Deliverance

Commentators note the verb "bringeth" implies a continuous action. God didn't just rescue Israel in the past; He was actively leading them in the present. John Calvin explains that because God initiated their redemption, He would be their "perpetual guardian." This shows that God's past deliverance is the basis for trusting His ongoing guidance and protection.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 23:22

18th Century

Theologian

An unicorn — A wild bull, the now extinct Aurochs, formidable for its size, strength, speed, and ferocity.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 23:22

19th Century

Bishop

God brought them out of Egypt.— Literally, is bringing them. The use of the participle denotes the continuance o…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Numbers 23:22

16th Century

Theologian

God brought them out of Egypt. He assigns a reason for their constant success; that is, because God has once redeemed this people, He will…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 23:22

17th Century

Pastor

God brought them out of Egypt With a mighty hand and stretched out arm, and he will conduct them through the wilderness, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 23:11–30

17th Century

Minister

Balak was angry with Balaam. Thus a confession of God's overruling power is extorted from a wicked prophet, to the confusion of a wicked prince. A …