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Text -- Exodus 4:4 (NET)

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4:4 But the Lord said to Moses, “Put out your hand and grab it by the tail”– so he put out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Moses a son of Amram; the Levite who led Israel out of Egypt and gave them The Law of Moses,a Levite who led Israel out of Egypt and gave them the law


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Token | TAIL | Sign | Rulers | Moses | Miracles | Israel | GENESIS, 1-2 | Condescension of God | Communion | Call | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Clarke: Exo 4:4 - -- He put forth his hand, and caught it - Considering the light in which Moses had viewed this serpent, it required considerable faith to induce him th...

He put forth his hand, and caught it - Considering the light in which Moses had viewed this serpent, it required considerable faith to induce him thus implicitly to obey the command of God; but he obeyed, and the noxious serpent became instantly the miraculous rod in his hand! Implicit faith and obedience conquer all difficulties; and he who believes in God, and obeys him in all things, has really nothing to fear.

Defender: Exo 4:4 - -- The rod which was transmuted into a serpent, and then again into a rod, was Moses' shepherd's crook. Both events were miracles - the first a creative ...

The rod which was transmuted into a serpent, and then again into a rod, was Moses' shepherd's crook. Both events were miracles - the first a creative miracle, generating life in non-living materials, the second a providential miracle, accelerating the natural process whereby a living organism becomes inanimate through death and ossification."

TSK: Exo 4:4 - -- put forth : Gen 22:1, Gen 22:2; Psa 91:13; Mar 16:18; Luk 10:19; Act 28:3-6 And he put : Joh 2:5

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Poole: Exo 4:4 - -- The tail was the dangerous part; whereby God would try Moses’ s faith, and prepare him for the approaching difficulties.

The tail was the dangerous part; whereby God would try Moses’ s faith, and prepare him for the approaching difficulties.

Haydock: Exo 4:4 - -- A rod. This alluded to the three states in which the Hebrews had lived in Egypt: 1. As holding the sceptre; 2. as persecuted in a crafty and cruel ...

A rod. This alluded to the three states in which the Hebrews had lived in Egypt: 1. As holding the sceptre; 2. as persecuted in a crafty and cruel manner; and 3. as liberated by Moses. (Menochius) ---

The dragon [i.e., the serpent] was so terrible as to make even Moses flee. (Philo.)

Gill: Exo 4:4 - -- And the Lord said to Moses, put forth thy hand, and take it by the tail,.... Which to do might seem most dangerous, since it might turn upon him and b...

And the Lord said to Moses, put forth thy hand, and take it by the tail,.... Which to do might seem most dangerous, since it might turn upon him and bite him; this was ordered, partly that Moses might be assured it was really a serpent, and not in appearance only; and partly to try his courage, and it suggested to him, that he need not be afraid of it, it would not hurt him: the above learned doctor observes l, that he is commanded to take it by the tail; for to meddle with the serpent's head belonged not to Moses, but to Christ that spake to him out of the bush:

and he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand; as it was before. Some think this refers to the threefold state of the Israelites, first to their flourishing estate under Joseph, when they were as a rod or staff, then to their dejected state, by this rod cast to the ground, and become a serpent, and lastly to their restoration and liberty, by its becoming a rod again: others refer it to Christ, who is the power of God, and the rod of his strength, and who in his state of humiliation was like this rod, cast to the ground and became a serpent, of which the brazen serpent was a type, and who by his resurrection from the dead regained his former power; but perhaps they may be most right who think it refers to the service and ministry of Moses, which seemed terrible to him at first, like a hurtful serpent, from which he fled; but after he was confirmed by the word of God, he readily undertook it.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Exo 4:4 The signs authenticated Moses’ ministry as the Lord’s emissary. This sign will show that the Lord had control over Egypt and its stability...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Exo 4:1-31 - --1 Moses's rod is turned into a serpent.6 His hand is leprous.10 He is loath to be sent.13 Aaron is appointed to assist him.18 Moses departs from Jethr...

MHCC: Exo 4:1-9 - --Moses objects, that the people would not take his word, unless he showed them some sign. God gives him power to work miracles. But those who are now e...

Matthew Henry: Exo 4:1-9 - -- It was a very great honour that Moses was called to when God commissioned him to bring Israel out of Egypt; yet he is with difficulty persuaded to a...

Keil-Delitzsch: Exo 4:1-9 - -- Moses now started a fresh difficulty: the Israelites would not believe that Jehovah had appeared to him. There was so far a reason for this difficu...

Constable: Exo 1:1--15:22 - --I. THE LIBERATION OF ISRAEL 1:1--15:21 "The story of the first half of Exodus, in broad summary, is Rescue. The ...

Constable: Exo 3:1--4:19 - --6. Moses' call 3:1-4:18 3:1-12 Horeb is another name for Sinai (v. 1). It probably indicates a range of mountains rather than a particular mountain pe...

Guzik: Exo 4:1-31 - --Exodus 4 - Moses' Commission from God A. God gives Moses signs to confirm his ministry. 1. (1) Moses asks, "How will they believe me?" T...

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Commentary -- Other

Bible Query: Exo 3:10--4:17 Q: In Ex 3:10-4:17 why did Moses need a call, and why do we? A: Before Moses put His life on the line, God confirmed to Moses that He would be doing...

Bible Query: Exo 4:3-5 Q: In Ex 4:3-5, how can a lifeless rod become a snake? A: This is no mere trick, for in Exodus 7:12 the snake could swallow. God is greater than nat...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Exodus (Book Introduction) EXODUS, a "going forth," derives its name from its being occupied principally with a relation of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, and the i...

JFB: Exodus (Outline) INCREASE OF THE ISRAELITES. (Exo. 1:1-22) BIRTH AND PRESERVATION OF MOSES. (Exo 2:1-10) there went a man of the house of Levi, &c. Amram was the hus...

TSK: Exodus (Book Introduction) The title of this Book is derived from the Septuagint; in which it is called ΕΞΟΔΟΣ , " Exodus;" or, as it is in the Codex Alexandrinus, Ε...

TSK: Exodus 4 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Exo 4:1, Moses’s rod is turned into a serpent; Exo 4:6, His hand is leprous; Exo 4:10, He is loath to be sent; Exo 4:13, Aaron is appoi...

Poole: Exodus (Book Introduction) SECOND BOOK OF MOSES CALLED EXODUS. THE ARGUMENT. AFTER the death of Joseph, who had sent for his father’ s house into Egypt, the children o...

Poole: Exodus 4 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 4 Moses’ s objection, Exo 4:1 . The answer, Exo 4:2 . God turns his rod into a serpent, Exo 4:3-5 . He adds another sign, Exo 4:6-8 . ...

MHCC: Exodus (Book Introduction) The Book of Exodus relates the forming of the children of Israel into a church and a nation. We have hitherto seen true religion shown in domestic lif...

MHCC: Exodus 4 (Chapter Introduction) (Exo 4:1-9) God gives Moses power to work miracles. (Exo 4:10-17) Moses is loth to be sent, Aaron is to assist him. (Exo 4:18-23) Moses leaves Midia...

Matthew Henry: Exodus (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Book of Moses, Called Exodus Moses (the servant of the Lord in writing for him as well as ...

Matthew Henry: Exodus 4 (Chapter Introduction) This chapter, I. Continues and concludes God's discourse with Moses at the bush concerning this great affair of bringing Israel out of Egypt. 1. ...

Constable: Exodus (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The Hebrew title of this book (we'elleh shemot) originated from the...

Constable: Exodus (Outline) Outline I. The liberation of Israel 1:1-15:21 A. God's preparation of Israel and Moses chs. ...

Constable: Exodus Exodus Bibliography Adams, Dwayne H. "The Building Program that Works (Exodus 25:4--36:7 [31:1-11])." Exegesis ...

Haydock: Exodus (Book Introduction) THE BOOK OF EXODUS. INTRODUCTION. The second Book of Moses is called Exodus from the Greek word Exodos, which signifies going out; becaus...

Gill: Exodus (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS This book is called by the Jews Veelleh Shemoth, from the first words with which it begins, and sometimes Sepher Shemoth, an...

Gill: Exodus 4 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 4 This chapter is a continuation of the discourse that passed between God and Moses; and here Moses makes other objections t...

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