Ch 20 book of exodus commentary

Apart from the philological notes and translation, this commentary includes a formcritical section, looking at the growth of the tradition in its previous stages. Cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a jejune and lifeless approach to their subject. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. The first commandment, against mental or theoretic idolatry, exodus 20. The giving of the law will then resume with exodus 3540 chapter 40 being the last chapter of exodus. Drawing upon classical and modern sources, sarnas exegesis and interpretations are scholarly yet quite accessible to nonspecialist readers. This general description of the commands to follow also received from moses the title ten commandments 34. Directions concerning making an altar of earth, exodus 20. Exodus chapter 20 summary was the chapter all about the covenant of god with the children of israel. The ten commandments, as god himself spoke them upon mount sinai, as remarkable a portion of scripture as any in the old testament. In a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. It is proper to believe that god spoke these words to israel as. I am the lord thy god, which have brought thee out of the land of egypt, out of the house of bondage. He draws near to the thick darkness, and god communes with him, exodus 20.

You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side. Exodus 20 and god spoke all these words, saying, i am. The second, against making and worshipping images, or practical idolatry, exodus 20. Nov 18, 2017 the book of exodus read by alexander scourby.

I highly recommend coles commentary as the first commentary you purchase in your study of the book of exodus. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. Lange has some very in depth comments on the book of exodus he is worth consulting. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. The young priests offer burntofferings and peaceofferings, exodus 24.

Thomas commentary guide has since been updated, but at that time, the best contemporary commentary one could recommend on the book of exodus was by brevard childs, and it could not be recommended unconditionally because it reflected childs critical. Moses was one of the greatest heros in the bible and is still alive in heaven today. Exodus 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. The story of the exodus begins where the story genesis ends. They were commanded not to have other gods before the god of israel. He talked about how the ten plagues may have been designed to prove the powelessness of the egyptian pantheon though he ended up saying that this was not the point, p. Moses, aaron, nadab, abihu, and the seventy elders of israel, go up to the mount, and get a striking display of the majesty of god, exodus 24. He looks after his people but he is separate from them. Exodus 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Commentary on exodus 1920 the ten commandments november 5, 2014 bill pratt 1 comment at the beginning of chapter 19, the israelites have finally reached the base of mount sinai, on the third day of the third month after the exodus from egypt 48 days. It is proper to believe that god spoke these words to israel as a whole, as they assembled together at the foot of mount sinai. All things being prepared for the solemn promulgation of the divine law, we have in this chapter, the ten commandments as god himself spake them upon mount sinai, ver. By this emphasis on god himself speaking these words deut. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections.

Commentary on exodus 1920 the ten commandments tough. The book of first kings tells us that the temple was built 480 years after israel left egypt,9 which was according to thiele, quoted in the expositors bible commentary in the year 967 bc, placing the exodus at 1446 bc, which. The main feature of exodus chapter 20 centers around the ten commandments. Exodus commentary john gills exposition of the bible. May 05, 2017 this is a brief overview of exodus 20. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. An army might more easily have been resisted than this host of insects. Exodus this is the commentary on the second book of the bible in the renowned jps torah commentary series. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus and more. Exodus 20 commentary john calvins commentaries on the bible. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. In the context of the ancient world, the sabbath was unique to israel.

God himself commanded israel make images of cherubim exodus 25. The impressions made upon the people, thereby, ver. The book of exodus kjv audio bible full by alexander. Most of the questions i had about exodus were given adequate space for discussion. They covered the face of the earth, and ate up the fruit of it. God has come to test you, so that the fear of god will be with you to keep you from sinning.

There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus. Exodus 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. All things being prepared for the solemn promulgation of the divine law, we have, in this chapter, i. The covenant was the ten commandments, which god came down on mount sinai himself to speak and spoke it to their hearing and in their sight. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Exodus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. I am the lord your god, who brought you out of egypt, out of the land of slavery. Exodus 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

Nov 05, 2014 commentary on exodus 1920 the ten commandments november 5, 2014 bill pratt 1 comment at the beginning of chapter 19, the israelites have finally reached the base of mount sinai, on the third day of the third month after the exodus from egypt 48 days. As for the commentary on the book of exodus itself, it was topnotch. The other references in exodus to the sabbath are in chapter 16 about gathering manna, exodus 23. David guzik commentary on exodus 20, where god gives the ten commandments, four regarding our conduct before god, six for our conduct before god and. It is conservatively estimated that 2,100,000 left egypt at the time of the exodus. Although we cannot be certain of dating during this early period, it would seem that joseph entered egypt under the hyksos or shepherd kings. The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. Exodus 20 as was mentioned in the previous chapter, at this point the ten commandments are given together with various laws relating to the relationship between man and god. All those who were descendants of jacob were seventy. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian. The israelites had to stay away from mount sinai exodus 19.

All things being prepared for the solemn promulgation of the divine law, we have in this chapter. Four commandments regarding our conduct before god. The ten commandments, as god himself spoke them upon mount sinai v. It is true, the expression here used is an angel so numbers 20. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. The fourth, against profanation of the sabbath, and idleness. The ten commandments and god spoke all these words. The third, against false swearing, blasphemy, and irreverent use of the name of god, exodus 20. Exodus 20 commentary old testament matthew henry st.

Read exodus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Exodus 20, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Chapter 20 begins to delineate those commands with the ten commandments, and in. Moses, despite gods anger at his unwillingness, retained superiority in that he had the instrument by which miracles would be done so. The lord had spoken the words to moses which were the laws that the israelites were to obey.

Now these are the names of the children of israel who came to egypt. It is important to remind students throughout the study, of exodus connection to the other old and new testament books. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.

Moses reads the book of the covenant, sprinkles the people with the blood, and they promise obedience, exodus 24. Study guide for exodus 20 by david guzik blue letter bible. Langes commentary exodus 179 page commentary j p lange. If a man could live the way jesus has told us to in this chapter, he would truly be perfect. Exodus 10, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Exodus chapters 1940 free bible commentary in easy english. The present volume, a commentary on the book of exodus, is the last of the commentaries to be rendered into english. None of these to be ascended by steps, and the reason given, exodus 20.