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Exodus 14:12

Exodus 14:12
Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt,.... The thing they suggested to him, and talked with him about…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Let us alone - This is a gross exaggeration, yet not without a semblance of truth: for although the Israelites welcomed…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 14:10-14

We have here, I. The fright that the children of Israel were in when they perceived that Pharaoh pursued them, Exo…