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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 18:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Greater than all gods - See Exodus 15:11. The words simply indicate a conviction of the incomparable might and majesty of Yahweh. For in ... above them - i. e. the greatness of Yahweh was shown in those transactions wherein the Egyptians had thought to deal haughtily and cruelly against the Israelites. Jethro refers especially to the destruction of the Egyptian host in the Red Sea. return to 'Top of Page'
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