Exodus 4:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. ”

Exodus 4:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

A serpent - This miracle had a meaning which Moses could not mistake. The serpent was probably the basilisk or Uraeus, the Cobra. This was the symbol of royal and divine power on the diadem of ev...
Exodus 4:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Exodus 4:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

He [Jehovah] said , Occurs nine times in Exodus: Exodus 4:3 ; Exodus 4:7 ; Exodus 4:14 ; Exodus 15:26 ; Exodus 15:24 .; Exodus 33:14 ; Exodus 33:19 ; Exodus 33:20 ; Exodus 34:10 . Compare n...
Exodus 4:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. A serpent - Of what sort we know not, as the word נחש nachash is a general na...
Exodus 4:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Exodus 4:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Exodus 4:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

A serpent. — The word here used ( nakhash ) is a generic one for a snake of any kind, and tells us nothing as to the species. A different word ( tannin ) is used in Exodus 7:10 , while nakhash r...
Exodus 4:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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...
Exodus 4:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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...
Exodus 4:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
Exodus 4:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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...
Exodus 4:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he said, cast it on the ground ,.... That is, the rod or staff: and he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent ; not in appearance only, but in reality, it was changed into a real livin...
Exodus 4:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. Ver. 3. And it became a serpent. ] So doth the word to those that cast awa...
Exodus 4:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

It became a serpent Was really changed into a serpent. There was a significancy in this sign: it intimated what and how pernicious his rod would be to the Egyptians. It became a rod in his hand W...
Exodus 4:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Exodus 4:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Objections of Moses Overruled. B. C. 1491. 1 And Moses answered and said, But, behol...
Exodus 4:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

It became a serpent, i.e. was really changed into a serpent; whereby it was intimated what and how pernicious his rod should be to the Egyptians.
Exodus 4:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Exodus 4:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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...
Exodus 4:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Exodus 4:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

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...
Exodus 4:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Exodus 4:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

God Gives Moses Miraculous Powers
Exodus 4:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

it became. Exodus 4:17 Exodus 7:10-15 Amos 5:19
Exodus 4:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

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...

Exodus 4:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Exodus 4:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Exodus 4:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Exodus 4:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 4:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 4:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Exodus 4:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 4:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 4:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 4:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 4:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 4:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Exodus 4:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 4:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 4:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 4:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary