Exodus 8:25
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Jenny Daniel
From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons
Ingimar De Ridder
Chuck SmithSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Sacrifice to your God in the land - That is, Ye shall not leave Egypt, but I shall cause your worship to be tolerated here.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Pharaoh called for Moses, . . . Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land, &c.--Between impatient anxiety to be freed from this scourge and a reluctance on the part of the Hebrew bondsmen, the king followed the course of expediency; he proposed to let them free to engage in their religious rites within any part of the kingdom. But true to his instructions, Moses would accede to no such arrangement; he stated a most valid reason to show the danger of it, and the king having yielded so far as to allow them a brief holiday across the border, annexed to this concession a request that Moses would entreat with Jehovah for the removal of the plague. He promised to do so, and it was removed the following day. But no sooner was the pressure over than the spirit of Pharaoh, like a bent bow, sprang back to its wonted obduracy, and, regardless of his promise, he refused to let the people depart. Next: Exodus Chapter 9
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Moses said, it is not meet so to do,.... It being the command and will of God that they should go three days' journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice there; and besides it was dangerous, the Egyptians might be provoked by their sacrifices to fall upon them, and kill them: for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the Lord our God; by which Moses is not to be understood as calling the idols of Egypt an abomination, as being so to God and to all good men, that were not idolaters; for though they were, Moses would scarcely call them so before Pharaoh, when he could have made use of another word as well; but his meaning is, that the Israelites would sacrifice that which would be an abomination, and very detestable to the Egyptians for them to do. And so the Targum of Jonathan;"for the sheep, which are the idols of the Egyptians, we shall take and offer before the Lord our God.''Herodotus (w) says, it was not accounted with the Egyptians lawful to sacrifice any creature but swine, and male oxen, and calves, such as were clean; but nevertheless, as after these times the Egyptians did offer such creatures as oxen, sheep, and goats, at least some of them did, Bishop Patrick thinks this may only refer to the rites and ceremonies of sacrificing, and to the qualities and condition of the beasts that were offered, about which the Egyptians in later ages were very curious; however, be it which it will, something might be done which would displease the Egyptians, and therefore it was best to sacrifice out of their land: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us? rise up in a body in great wrath, and fall upon us and slay us, by taking up stones and casting at us, or by some means or another dispatch us while offering; just as Pilate mingled the blood of the Galilaeans with their sacrifices, Luk 13:1 and the Egyptians were a people that greatly resented any indignity done to their deities, and would prosecute it with great wrath and fury; as appears from an instance which Diodorus Siculus (x) reports he was an eyewitness of, as that a certain Roman having killed a cat, (which is an Egyptian deity,) the mob rose about his house, so that neither the princes sent by the king of Egypt to entreat them, nor the common dread of the Roman name, could deliver the man from punishment, though he did it imprudently, and not on purpose. (w) Euterpe, sive l. 2. c. 41, 42, 45. (x) Bibliothec. l. 1. p. 75.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
8:25 Pharaoh attempted to bargain with God. He wanted to obey partially while still retaining control. James says of such people, “Their loyalty is divided between God and the world” (Jas 1:8), and such a person cannot receive anything from the Lord.
Exodus 8:25
The Fourth Plague: Flies
24And the LORD did so. Thick swarms of flies poured into Pharaoh’s palace and into the houses of his officials. Throughout Egypt the land was ruined by swarms of flies.25Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Go, sacrifice to your God within this land.”
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In the Potters Hands - Part 2
By Jenny Daniel82944:45EXO 8:25PSA 106:15TIT 2:10In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about two boys and a tap to illustrate how we often try to take control of our own lives instead of letting God be the potter. The speaker then recalls a moment when their child, Roy, obediently followed the water restrictions and turned off the tap tightly. This act of obedience brought joy and a sense of heaven's presence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's work in our lives and accepting His invitation for salvation. It warns that there will come a day when it will be too late to respond to God's call.
The Danger of Compromise - Chuck Smith
By From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons43427:31RadioEXO 8:25In this sermon, Chuck Smith discusses the danger of compromise in our walk with the Lord. He uses the story of Moses and the Pharaoh in Exodus chapters 8 and 10 as an example. The Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go and offers compromises such as limiting their worship and not exposing their children to the rigors of the wilderness. Smith warns against compromising our faith by not fully committing to knowing the scriptures, sharing our faith, giving generously, or showing excitement over our salvation. He emphasizes the importance of not being ashamed of our relationship with God and not allowing fear of ridicule to hinder our walk with Him.
Let My People Go!
By Ingimar De Ridder1EXO 8:25Ingimar De Ridder preaches on the parallels between Pharaoh's resistance to letting the Israelites go and Satan's attempts to hinder believers from fully embracing God's plan for salvation. Just as Pharaoh offered alternative proposals to Moses, Satan tempts us to settle for less than full salvation by suggesting we stay in a worldly mindset, not go too far in our faith, keep our beliefs private, or pursue salvation without sacrificial service. The sermon emphasizes the importance of forsaking worldly ways, fully committing to the journey of salvation, not compromising our faith, going all the way with God, involving our families in our spiritual journey, and understanding that true faith requires sacrifice and service.
Exodus 8:25
By Chuck Smith0Compromise in FaithFull SurrenderEXO 8:25MAL 3:8MAT 6:24MAT 13:22LUK 9:23ROM 12:12CO 9:71TI 6:10HEB 10:251JN 2:4Chuck Smith emphasizes the dangers of compromising one's faith while living in the world, illustrating how Pharaoh represents Satan's attempts to lead believers into half-hearted commitments. He argues that many Christians try to serve both God and worldly desires, which is impossible according to Christ's teachings. Smith warns against the temptation to keep one foot in the church while indulging in worldly pleasures, especially when it comes to raising children in faith. He stresses the importance of full surrender to God, including financial stewardship, and challenges the notion that tithing is outdated. Ultimately, he calls for a complete commitment to God, free from the distractions and compromises of the world.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Sacrifice to your God in the land - That is, Ye shall not leave Egypt, but I shall cause your worship to be tolerated here.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Pharaoh called for Moses, . . . Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land, &c.--Between impatient anxiety to be freed from this scourge and a reluctance on the part of the Hebrew bondsmen, the king followed the course of expediency; he proposed to let them free to engage in their religious rites within any part of the kingdom. But true to his instructions, Moses would accede to no such arrangement; he stated a most valid reason to show the danger of it, and the king having yielded so far as to allow them a brief holiday across the border, annexed to this concession a request that Moses would entreat with Jehovah for the removal of the plague. He promised to do so, and it was removed the following day. But no sooner was the pressure over than the spirit of Pharaoh, like a bent bow, sprang back to its wonted obduracy, and, regardless of his promise, he refused to let the people depart. Next: Exodus Chapter 9
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Moses said, it is not meet so to do,.... It being the command and will of God that they should go three days' journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice there; and besides it was dangerous, the Egyptians might be provoked by their sacrifices to fall upon them, and kill them: for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the Lord our God; by which Moses is not to be understood as calling the idols of Egypt an abomination, as being so to God and to all good men, that were not idolaters; for though they were, Moses would scarcely call them so before Pharaoh, when he could have made use of another word as well; but his meaning is, that the Israelites would sacrifice that which would be an abomination, and very detestable to the Egyptians for them to do. And so the Targum of Jonathan;"for the sheep, which are the idols of the Egyptians, we shall take and offer before the Lord our God.''Herodotus (w) says, it was not accounted with the Egyptians lawful to sacrifice any creature but swine, and male oxen, and calves, such as were clean; but nevertheless, as after these times the Egyptians did offer such creatures as oxen, sheep, and goats, at least some of them did, Bishop Patrick thinks this may only refer to the rites and ceremonies of sacrificing, and to the qualities and condition of the beasts that were offered, about which the Egyptians in later ages were very curious; however, be it which it will, something might be done which would displease the Egyptians, and therefore it was best to sacrifice out of their land: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us? rise up in a body in great wrath, and fall upon us and slay us, by taking up stones and casting at us, or by some means or another dispatch us while offering; just as Pilate mingled the blood of the Galilaeans with their sacrifices, Luk 13:1 and the Egyptians were a people that greatly resented any indignity done to their deities, and would prosecute it with great wrath and fury; as appears from an instance which Diodorus Siculus (x) reports he was an eyewitness of, as that a certain Roman having killed a cat, (which is an Egyptian deity,) the mob rose about his house, so that neither the princes sent by the king of Egypt to entreat them, nor the common dread of the Roman name, could deliver the man from punishment, though he did it imprudently, and not on purpose. (w) Euterpe, sive l. 2. c. 41, 42, 45. (x) Bibliothec. l. 1. p. 75.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
8:25 Pharaoh attempted to bargain with God. He wanted to obey partially while still retaining control. James says of such people, “Their loyalty is divided between God and the world” (Jas 1:8), and such a person cannot receive anything from the Lord.