John Gill's Exposition on Exodus 8:23

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And I will put a division between my people and thy people, etc.] Or, a “redemption” f236; for by distinguishing them in his providence from the Egyptians, he might be said to redeem or deliver them; thus God makes a difference between his chosen people and the rest of the world, through his Son’s redemption of them by his blood, out of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation: tomorrow shall this sign be: which, according to Bishop Usher, must be the twenty nineth day of Adar or February.

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