Exodus 4:2

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.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 aca...
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...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the LORD said . See note on Exodus 3:7 , and compare note on Exodus 6:10 .
Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. What is that in thine hand? In accordance with the idiom of the Hebrew language, Moses now explains more fully, and more distinctly pursu...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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 Leviti...
Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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 merel...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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 i...
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 t...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

A rod ] probably his shepherd's staff.
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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 employe...
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 fai...
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 dea...
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...
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 i...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

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?...
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...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Objections of Moses Overruled. B. C. 1491....
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
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 o...
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,”...
Scofield Reference Notes

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 ca...
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 rem...
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 bee...
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...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

God Gives Moses Miraculous Powers
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And the Lord said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. Moses held his shepherd's staff in his hand.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

a rod. Exodus 4:17 Exodus 4:20 Genesis 30:37 Leviticus 27:32 Psalms 110:2 Isaiah 11:4 Micah 7:14
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...
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A rod — Or staff.

² And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.

Related Commentaries of Exodus 4:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Scofield Reference Notes

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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