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Exodus 2:19

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 2:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and moreover he drew water for us, and watered the flock.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and moreover he drew water for us, and watered the flock.
Exodus 2:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father`s flock.
17And the shepherds came and drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
18And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to-day?
19And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and moreover he drew water for us, and watered the flock.
20And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? Why is it that ye have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.
21And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.
22And she bare a son, and he called his name Gershom; for he said, I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they said, an Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, etc.] A man, who by his habit and by his speech appeared to them to be an Egyptian, and upon their inquiry he might tell them so, being born in Egypt, though of Hebrew parents: and also drew water enough for us; or “in drawing drew” f92; drew it readily, quickly and in abundance: and watered the flock; by which means their business was done, and they returned home earlier than usual.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“An Egyptian - They judged from his costume, or language. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“an Egyptian: Gen 50:11 and also: Gen 29:10 Exodus 2:20”
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