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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 4:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Instead of a mouth - We may bear in mind Aaron’s unbroken habitude of speaking Hebrew and his probable familiarity with Egyptian. Instead of God - The word “God” is used of persons who represent the Deity, as kings or judges, and it is understood in this sense here: “Thou shalt be to him a master.” return to 'Top of Page'
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