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Hawker's Poor man's commentary

Exodus 4

Exodus 4:1

CONTENTS In this Chapter we have the objections which Moses advanced against executing the commission the Lord appointed him to, of undertaking the deliverance of Israel from Egypt; in the people's unbelief to receive him under this character, and his own incompetency of standing before, Pharaoh. H... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:2,3

The best comment upon this scripture is that of the apostle, where he hath remarked on tongues and prophecying. 1 Corinthians 14:22. And the best improvement will be to remember and pray for grace to observe what the Lord Jesus said to Thomas, John 20:29.... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:7

Matthew 8:3 These miracles were both significant of the state of Israel. As the great serpent had seduced our first parents, so his children were now brought low to the dust by reason of sin; but God's righteous servant should again restore them, like the rod of Moses to its own original state. And... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:12

Isaiah 32:4. Sweet relief to the soul in an hour of despondency is it, to be looking to the Lord for suitable aid. Psalms 124:8. The answer of the tongue is his, and the preparation of the heart. Proverbs 16:1. The wisdom of the mouth is his: Luke 21:15. The grace of the lips. Psalms 45:2. The seein... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:13

Some have thought that Moses meant by this expression the Messiah, the sent. And if so, it is a lively proof of his belief in Jesus; though not of his obedience or duty, in presuming to prescribe to infinite wisdom.... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:21

So many objections vain and carnal men have in all ages brought against the hardening of Pharaoh's heart; that I wish the Reader, be who he may, to pause once for all over this account of it, and consider seriously the justice, as well as the wisdom, displayed in it. Every man by nature since the fa... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:22,23

This is the first time we meet with that solemn prefatory expression which, in the succeeding parts of scripture, holy men, acting under the divine authority, adopted: Thus saith the Lord. And when God speaks well may man hear. Jeremiah 2:14; Malachi 3:17. How sweet the title! How precious the relat... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:24

There seems somewhat obscure in this verse. Probably, as Zipporah was of Midian, she had prevailed upon Moses to neglect the rite of circumcision. And if so, this omission was highly sinful. See Genesis 17:14. The sins of God's people are cutting things, and will not pass unvisited. Psalms 89:30.... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:25,26

Exodus 18:2; Joshua 5:2. It is difficult to determine whether Zipporah meant this in anger, or whether it were an instance of faith. If the latter, it carries with it a sweet testimony of the holy joy of a parent, that by the blood of the covenant her child was espoused to God in Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:27

The grace of God in sending Aaron to meet Moses, and in the very spot in which the Lord had first appeared to Moses, is very striking. Reader! do not overlook this. Perhaps your own history can afford you many instances of the gracious meeting of your friends and helpmates, by the Lord's direction.... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 4:31

The bowing the head in token of belief had a double signification, and both beautiful. It testified that they would depend upon it. And it testified also, that they gave to God all the glory of it. REFLECTIONS Reader! while you and I behold with concern the conduct of one of the most faithful serva... [ Continue Reading ]

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