CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 24:1. “And he said unto Moses.”] These words should be read in connection with Exodus 20:18. The order of events seems to be this—After Moses had received the ten commandments, he drew near again “where God was,” and then he received the book of the covenant (Exodus 20:19 to... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 24:10. And they _saw_ the God of Israel.] The words—“they saw” = Vâyiruh—in this verse is qualified in its ordinary meaning by the word “saw” in the following verse (11). There the word Vâyechsuh = they saw—means literally “_they visioned_,” that is, they had a vision of Go... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 24:12_ DIVINE PREPARATIONS Through all the ages the Divine hand is at work. In the kingdoms of nature and of grace we notice vast preparatory processes. And the Almighty has to do with individuals as well as communities. He brings forth His chosen instrum... [ Continue Reading ]