Joshua 5:9
“And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Lord said unto Joshua,.... Out of the tabernacle:
this day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The reproach of Egypt - i. e. “reproach proceeding from Egypt.” The expression probably refers to taunts actually…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The reproach of Egypt - Their being uncircumcised made them like the uncircumcised Egyptians; and the Hebrews ever…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 5:1-9
A vast show, no doubt, the numerous camp of Israel made in the plains of Jericho, where now they had pitched their…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the reproach of Egypt This may be explained as (i) the reproach, which had attached to the people all the way from…
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