Exodus 3:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; ”

Exodus 3:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Taskmasters - Oppressors. A different word from that in Exodus 1:11 . I know - The expression implies personal feeling, tenderness, and compassion (compare Exodus 2:25 margin).
Exodus 3:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their (h) taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; (h) Whose cruelty was i...
Exodus 3:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 2:23 to Exodus 3:15 . The Call of Moses ( first account ). Exodus 2:23 a , J, Exodus 2:23 b - Exodus 2:25 P, Exodus 3:1 E, Exodus 3:2-4 a, J, Exodus 3:4 b , E, Exodus...
Exodus 3:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the LORD said . Jehovah said (Hebrew. 'amar, requiring the words spoken). This expression occurs forty-five "sundry times" in Exodus, and in ten "divers manners" (see App-10), and compare Levitic...
Exodus 3:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

7. And the Lord said. Before he delegates to Moses the office of delivering his people, God encourages him in a somewhat lengthened address to the hope of victory and success; for we know ho...
Exodus 3:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; I have surely seen - ראה ראי...
Exodus 3:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I have surely seen— In Acts 7:34 it is, I have seen, I have seen; (see note on ch. Exodus 2:23 , &c.) which is agreeable to the Hebrew, seeing, I have seen; the repetition implies God's...
Exodus 3:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; I have surely seen the...
Exodus 3:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Call of Moses and his Commission to be the Deliverer of Israel 1. Horeb] The names Horeb and Sinai seem to be synonymous, though it has been suggested that Horeb is the name given to the entir...
Exodus 3:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The Lord said. — Heb., Jehovah said. The “God” of Exodus 3:6 is “Jehovah” here, and again “God” in Exodus 3:11 . (See the Note on Exodus 3:4 .) I have surely seen. — Heb., seeing I have s...
Exodus 3:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

God's Message from the Bush Exodus 3:1-12 The learning of Egypt was not sufficient to equip Moses for his life-work. He is taken to the solitudes of the wilderness. That is God's college. All...
Exodus 3:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

At last the actual call of God came to Moses. It found him fulfilling a daily duty, keeping the sheep of his father-in-law. There can be no doubt that in the silent solitudes of the wilderness he had...
Exodus 3:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

God repeats his assurances that his people may find the more confidence. Hebrews 6:17-19 . Reader! do not overlook that sweet appropriating term, my people.
Exodus 3:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt ,.... Or, "in seeing I have seen", which not only denotes the certainty of it, as we express it; but the clear, d...
Exodus 3:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; Ver. 7. For I know their...
Exodus 3:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE BURNING BUSH: MOSES CALLED TO EGYPT In tending Jethro's sheep Moses came to Mount Horeb, called "the mountain of God," because it signified Israel's relationship with God as under law. It is a...
Exodus 3:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Compassion of God for the Israelites. B. C. 1491. 7 And the L ORD said, I have surely...
Exodus 3:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I have surely seen; Heb. In seeing, I have seen , i.e. I have seen and observed it diligently, accurately, and certainly; for so much the doubling of the verb signifies.
Exodus 3:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

He Reveals Himself as Yahweh, the God of their Fathers With the Promise of Deliverance ( Exodus 3:6-15 ). a Yahweh declares that He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob ( Exodus 3:6 a). b M...
Exodus 3:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 3:7-10 THE CALLING OF A GREAT DELIVERER I. His call was rendered necessary by intense national suffering. ( Exodus 3:7 ). 1. The sufferings to whi...
Exodus 3:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Exodus 3:1-14 This narrative is a chain of glorious wonders. We see here I. An old man called to go out on the great errand of his life. The education of Moses for the great mission of his life l...
Exodus 3:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Exodus 3:1 . Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. It mus...
Exodus 3:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 3:1 . Horeb and Sinai are the same mountain, almost surrounded by two branches of the Red sea. But it has two summits, Sinai on the east, and Horeb on the west. Justinian built a monastery...
Exodus 3:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

I have surely seen the affliction of My people. God’s people-the Jews: their history, and their affliction Quite apart from its religious significance, there is no other historical phenomenon t...
Exodus 3:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

THE CALL AND MISSION OF MOSES. EXPOSITION Exodus 3:1-2 THE MISSION OF MOSES . After forty years of monotonous pastoral life, affording abundant opportunity for meditation, and fo...
Exodus 3:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And the Lord said, I have surely seen, "seeing I have seen," a very emphatic expression, the affliction of My people which are in Egypt, the burdens which they were forced to bear, and have heard th...
Exodus 3:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

I have. Exodus 2:23-25 Exodus 22:23 Genesis 29:32 1 Samuel 9:16 Psalms 22:24 Psalms 34:4 Psalms 34:6 Psalms 106:44 Psalms 145:19 Isaiah 63:9 Hebrews 4:15 by reason. Exodus 1:11...
Exodus 3:7 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

God Reveals Himself to Moses Exodus 3:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter the Scripture for today we find Moses eighty years of age. He had spent forty years in Egypt and forty years with Jethr...

Exodus 3:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Exodus 3:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Exodus 3:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 3:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 3:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Exodus 3:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 3:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 3:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Exodus 3:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Exodus 3:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 3:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Exodus 3:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 3:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 3:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 3:7 - Wells of Living Water Commentary