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A Zeal Like God's
Commentators explain that God commended Phinehas because his zeal was a direct reflection of God's own jealousy for His honor and covenant. Phinehas wasn't acting out of mere human anger; he was, as the text says, "jealous with my jealousy," demonstrating a heart perfectly aligned with God's righteous indignation against sin.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 25:11
18th Century
Theologian
Has turned my wrath away - The notable example thus made of a leading offender by Phinehas was accepted by God as an expiation (literally in…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 25:11
19th Century
Bishop
Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest ... — The description of Phinehas, as in Numbers 25:7, is repeated in full, as i…
John Gill
On Numbers 25:11
17th Century
Pastor
Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest ,
&c.] His descent and genealogy is observed as before, pa…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 25:6–15
17th Century
Minister
Phinehas, in the courage of zeal and faith, executed vengeance on Zimri and Cozbi. This act can never be an example for private revenge, or religio…