For he supposed - This is not mentioned by Moses; but it is not at all improbable. When they saw him “alone” contending with the Egyptian; when it was understood that he had come and taken vengeance on one of their oppressors, it might have been presumed that he regarded himself as directed by God to interpose, and save the people. read more
And the next day - Exodus 2:13.He showed himself - He appeared in a sudden and unexpected manner to them.Unto them - That is, to “two” of the Hebrews, Exodus 2:13.As they strove - As they were engaged in a quarrel.Have set them at one - Greek: “would have urged them to peace.” This he did by remonstrating with the man that did the wrong.Saying - What follows is not quoted literally from the account which Moses gives, but it is substantially the same.Sirs - Greek: “Men.”Ye are brethren - You... read more
But he that did ... - Intent on his purpose, filled with rage and passion, he rejected all interference, and all attempts at peace. It is usually the man that does the injury that is unwilling to be reconciled; and when we find a man that regards the entreaties of his friends as improper interference, when he becomes increasingly angry when we exhort him to peace, it is usually a strong evidence that he is conscious that he has been at fault. If we wish to reconcile parties, we should go first... read more
Wilt thou kill me ... - How it was known that he had killed the Egyptian does not appear. It was probably communicated by the man who was rescued from the hands of the Egyptian, Exodus 2:11-12. read more
Then fled Moses ... - Moses fled because he now ascertained that what he had done was known. He supposed that it had been unobserved, Exodus 2:12. But he now thought that the knowledge of it might reach Pharaoh, and that his life might thus be endangered. Nor did he judge incorrectly; for as soon as Pharaoh heard of it, he sought to take his life, Exodus 2:15.Was a stranger - Or became a sojourner πάροικος paroikos, one who had a temporary abode in the land. The use of this word implies that... read more
And when forty years ... - At the age of 80 years. This, however, was known by tradition. It is not expressly mentioned by Moses. It is said, however, to have been after the king of Egypt had died Exodus 2:23; and the tradition is not improbable.In the wilderness of mount Sina - In the desert adjacent to, or that surrounded Mount Sinai. In Exodus 3:1, it is said that this occurred at Mount “Horeb.” But there is no contradiction; Horeb and Sinai are different peaks or elevations of the same... read more
He wondered ... - What particularly attracted his attention was the fact that the bush was not consumed, Exodus 3:2-3.The voice of the Lord - Yahweh spake to him from the midst of the bush. He did not see him. He merely heard a voice. read more
Saying, I am the God ... - See this explained in the notes on Matthew 22:32.Then Moses trembled - Exodus 3:6. read more
Then said the Lord ... - In Exodus 3:0 this is introduced in a different order, as being spoken “before” God said “I am the God,” etc.Put off thy shoes ... - Exodus 3:5. To put off the shoes; or sandals, was an act of reverence. The ancients were especially not permitted to enter a temple or holy place with their shoes on. Indeed, it was customary for the Jews to remove their shoes whenever they entered any house as a mere matter of civility. Compare the notes on John 13:5. See Joshua 5:15.... read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 7:24
Suffer wrong - The wrong or injury was, that the Egyptian was smiting the Hebrew, Exodus 2:11-12.Smote the Egyptian - He slew him, and buried him in the sand, read more