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Exodus 4:17

The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 4:17

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The rod.

The rod a fit emblem of "the word of the truth of the Gospel."

1. The rod was something definite. "This rod." Not any rod, but the one which God gives us.

2. The rod was perhaps the instrument of a despised calling. So is the preaching of the Cross "foolishness" ().

3. The rod was to be grasped and used: "in thine hand" Study, preach, expound, apply.

4. By the rod, Moses was to do signs: "wherewith thou shalt do signs." Spiritual miracles wrought by the preaching of the word.

5. The rod was efficient only as accompanied by Divine power ().—J.O.

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