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Exodus 23:20

Exodus 23:20
Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But, if thou shall indeed obey his voice,.... Or "hearkening hearken", (n) to it attentively, listen to it, and diligently and constantly observe and obey in whatever he shall direct and order:

and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

An Angel - See Exo 3:2, Exo 3:8; Jos 5:13; Isa 63:9.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Behold, I send an Angel before thee - Some have thought that this was Moses, others Joshua, because the word מלאך malach signifies an angel or messenger; but as it is said, Exo 23:21, My name is in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 23:20-33

Three gracious promises are here made to Israel, to engage them to their duty and encourage them in it; and each of the promises has some needful precepts and cautions joined to it.

I. It is here…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Exodus 23:20-33

Hortatory epilogue. The laws which Israel is to observe have been defined: and now Jehovah declares what He will do for His people if it is obedient to His voice (v.22): He will give it prosperity,…