Exodus 24:11
“And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand,.... Which some interpret of his hand of prophecy,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He laid not his hand - i. e. He did not strike them. It was believed that a mortal could not survive the sight of God…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Upon the nobles of - Israel he laid not his hand - This laying on of the hand has been variously explained.
1. He did…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 24:9-11
The people having, besides their submission to the ceremony of the sprinkling of blood, declared their well-pleasedness…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
It was the general belief (see on Exo 33:20) that God could not be -seen," except in a purely spiritual sense, with…
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