Chapter 13:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Genesis Leviticus
Exodus 13
Concise Complete
The first-born sanctified to God The remembrance of the
passover commanded. (1-10) The firstlings of beasts set apart. (11-16) Joseph's
bones carried with the Israelites, They come to Etham. (17-20) God guideth the
Israelites by a pillar of cloud fire. (21,22)
Verses 1-10 In
remembrance of the destruction of the first-born of Egypt, both of man and of
beast, and the deliverance of the Israelites out of bondage, the first-born
males of the Israelites were set apart to the Lord. By this was set before them,
that their lives were preserved through the ransom of the atonement, which in
due time was to be made for sin. They were also to consider their lives, thus
ransomed from death, as now to be consecrated to the service of God. The parents
were not to look upon themselves as having any right in their first-born, till
they solemnly presented them to God, and allowed his title to them. That which
is, by special mercy, spared to us, should be applied to God's honour; at least,
some grateful acknowledgment, in works of piety and charity, should be made. The
remembrance of their coming out of Egypt must be kept up every year. The day of
Christ's resurrection is to be remembered, for in it we were raised up with
Christ out of death's house of bondage. The Scripture tells us not expressly
what day of the year Christ rose, but it states particularly what day of the
week it was; as the more valuable deliverance, it should be remembered weekly.
The Israelites must keep the feast of unleavened bread. Under the gospel, we
must not only remember Christ, but observe his holy supper. Do this in
remembrance of him. Also care must be taken to teach children the knowledge of
God. Here is an old law for catechising. It is of great use to acquaint children
betimes with the histories of the Bible. And those who have God's law in their
heart should have it in their mouth, and often speak of it, to affect
themselves, and to teach others.
Verses 11-16 The
firstlings of beast not used in sacrifice, were to be changed for others so
used, or they were to be destroyed. Our souls are forfeited to God's justice,
and unless ransomed by the sacrifice of Christ, will certainly perish. These
institutions would continually remind them of their duty, to love and serve the
Lord. In like manner, baptism and the Lord's supper, if explained and attended
to, would remind us, and give us occasion to remind one another of our
profession and duty.
Verses 17-20
There were two ways from Egypt to Canaan. One was only a few days' journey; the
other was much further about, through the wilderness, and that was the way in
which God chose to lead his people Israel. The Egyptians were to be drowned in
the Red sea; the Israelites were to be humbled and proved in the wilderness.
God's way is the right way, though it seems about. If we think he leads not his
people the nearest way, yet we may be sure he leads them the best way, and so it
will appear when we come to our journey's end. The Philistines were powerful
enemies; it was needful that the Israelites should be prepared for the wars of
Canaan, by passing through the difficulties of the wilderness. Thus God
proportions his people's trials to their strength, 1Co 10:13. They went up in
good order. They went up in five in a rank, some; in five bands, so others,
which it seems rather to their faith and hope, that God would bring them to
Canaan, in expectation of which they carried these bones with them while in the
desert.
Verses 21-22 The
Lord went before them in a pillar, or appearance of the Divine Majesty. Christ
was with the church in the
1 corinthianshe will
not leave nor lose there, but will take care to lead them through it. It was
great satisfaction to Moses and the pious Israelites, to be sure that they were
under Divine guidance. Those who make the glory of God their end, and the word
of God their rule, the Spirit of God the guide of their affections, and the
providence of God the guide of their affairs, may be sure that the Lord goes
before them, though they cannot see it with their eyes: we must now live by
faith. When Israel marched, this pillar went before, and pointed out the place
of encampment, as Divine Wisdom saw fit. It sheltered by day from the heat, and
gave light by night. The Bible is a light to our feet, a lantern to our paths,
with which the Saviour's love has provided us. It testifies of Christ. It is to
us like the pillar to the Israelites. Listen to that voice which cries, I am the
Light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall
have the Light of life,
john
8:12. Jesus Christ alone, as shown in the Bible, and as the Holy Spirit, in
answer to prayer, recommends him to the soul, is the Way, the Truth, and the
Life,
john 14:6.
Chapter 13:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Genesis Leviticus
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
