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Barnes' Notes on Joshua 5:13

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A man - See Genesis 12:7, note; Genesis 18:2, note. The appearance was that of God manifested in the Person of His Word. Hence, the command of Joshua 5:15. That the appearance was not in a vision merely is clear from the fact that Joshua “went unto Him” and addressed Him. return to 'Top of Page'
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