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John Gill's Exposition on Acts 7:31

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight, etc.] To see a bush on fire was no extraordinary thing; but to see a bush on fire, and yet not consumed by it, which was the case here, was wonderful indeed: and that an angel of the Lord, or the Lord himself, should appear in it, made it still more amazing; though, as yet, this was not observed by Moses, only the former; and which struck him with wonder, and excited his curiosity: and as he drew near to behold it; to take a more exact view of it, and satisfy himself with the truth of it, and, if it was possible, to find out the reason why it was not burnt: the voice of the Lord came unto him; to his ears, out of the bush, and expressed the following words.
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