CRITICAL NOTES.—
Exodus 24:1. “And he said unto Moses.”] These words should be read
in connection with Exodus 20:18. The order of events seems to be
this—After Moses had received the ten commandments, he drew near
again “where God was,” and then he received the book of the
covenant (Exodus 20:19 to... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.—
Exodus 24:10. And they _saw_ the God of Israel.] The words—“they
saw” = Vâyiruh—in this verse is qualified in its ordinary meaning
by the word “saw” in the following verse
(11). There the word Vâyechsuh = they saw—means literally “_they
visioned_,” that is, they had a vision of Go... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 24:12_
DIVINE PREPARATIONS
Through all the ages the Divine hand is at work. In the kingdoms of
nature and of grace we notice vast preparatory processes. And the
Almighty has to do with individuals as well as communities. He brings
forth His chosen instrum... [ Continue Reading ]