“ And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. ”
A rod - The word seems to denote the long staff which on Egyptian monuments is borne by men in positions of authority. It was usually made of acacia wood.
Exodus 4:1-9 J (following Exodus 3:18 ). Moses's Third Difficulty Israel's unbelief. To overcome it, he is enabled to authenticate his mission by three signs the rod that became a serpent and...
the LORD said . See note on Exodus 3:7 , and compare note on Exodus 6:10 .
2. What is that in thine hand? In accordance with the idiom of the Hebrew language, Moses now explains more fully, and more distinctly pursues, what he had before only generally alluded to r...
And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. A rod - מתה matteh, a staff, probably his shepherd's crook; see Leviticus 27:32 . As it was made the instrument of worki...
And the Lord said—What is that? &c.— This is a proof, among many others, that questions are frequently asked in the sacred Scripture, not merely for the purpose of information: the Lord could n...
And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. What is that in thine hand? The question was put, not to elicit information which God required, but to draw the par...
Signs Attesting the Commission of Moses. His Return to Egypt Moses still hesitates, and now objects that the péople will not believe him when he tells them that Jehovah has sent him. He is granted...
A rod. — Most commentators regard the “rod” of Moses as his shepherd’s crook, and this is certainly possible; but the etymology of the word employed seems rather to point to an ordinary staff, or w...
CHAPTER IV. MOSES HESITATES. Exodus 4:1-17 . Holy Scripture is impartial, even towards its heroes. The sin of David is recorded, and the failure of Peter. And so is the reluctance of Moses t...
God's Signs to Confirm Moses' Words Exodus 4:1-9 This wonderful chapter tells us how Moses' three misgivings were tenderly and sufficiently dealt with by his heavenly Friend. To his first misg...
A further difficulty was now declared. The man who first doubted himself and then doubted because of his ignorance of God now doubted because of the people to whom he was to be sent. God had told him...
The best comment upon this scripture is that of the apostle, where he hath remarked on tongues and prophecying. 1 Corinthians 14:22 . And the best improvement will be to remember and pray for grace...
And the Lord said unto him ,.... Not reproving him for contradicting him, or showing any diffidence of what he had said; but rather as approving the hint he gave of having some sign or miracle wroug...
And the LORD said unto him, What [is] that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. Ver. 2. A rod. ] Heb., Matte, in answer to Maze, What is that? an elegant antonomasia in the original. This is o...
He said, A rod Probably this was his shepherd's staff, for he was feeding his father-in-law's flocks when God appeared to him.
God's message to Moses has been so clear that it cannot be mistaken. He has made no secret of the opposition of Pharaoh, but has declared positively that He would enable Israel to triumph over this a...
The Objections of Moses Overruled. B. C. 1491. 1 And Moses answered and said, But, behol...
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Moses Continues To Object To God's Request And God Gives Him Three Signs ( Exodus 4:1-9 ). Moses continued to express his doubts so God told him of three signs which he would be able to use in ord...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 4:1 . Kept] Not merely once upon a time; but statedly, as his usual occupation: lit ., “he had come to be shepherding,” the participle denoting continuance. Backside] Tha...
rod "Sign of the rod" means "power", ( Psalms 110:2 ); ( Psalms 2:9 ); ( Revelation 2:27 ). It was Moses' shepherd's crook, the tool of his calling. Cast down, it became a serpent; taken up in...
Exodus 4:1 . They will not believe me. Then the Lord directed him to work a miracle, the most convincing evidence of divine authority, for the removal of unbelief. Exodus 4:2 . A rod. Milton h...
What is that in thine hand? A trivial possession I. God frequently makes inquiry about the most trivial possessions of men. 1. Have they been honourably gained? 2. Are they being put to t...
EXPOSITION Exodus 4:1-2 The reluctance of Moses to undertake the part of leader, indicated by his first reply at his first calling, "Who am I that I should go?" etc. ( Exodus 3:11 ), wa...
God Gives Moses Miraculous Powers
a rod. Exodus 4:17 Exodus 4:20 Genesis 30:37 Leviticus 27:32 Psalms 110:2 Isaiah 11:4 Micah 7:14
Slow to Obey Exodus 4:1-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Not for one moment would we take from Moses the honor which is his. He was a great man and a man faithful unto God. However, the Word of God in pa...
A rod — Or staff.