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Exodus 17:5 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Exodus 17:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 17 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go.”
Exodus 17:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 17:5
Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel—God's instruction to 'go on before' (עֲבֹר, avor) means Moses must lead despite the danger. Taking elders provides witnesses to the miracle, preventing later accusations that Moses found natural water. The command to take 'thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river' identifies the Nile-striking staff that brought plague. That same rod that brought judgment on Egypt will now bring salvation to Israel—the instrument of wrath becomes instrument of grace. This pictures the cross: what seemed God's judgment on Christ becomes salvati...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 17:5
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“Tell Aaron, 'Take your rod, and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt, over their rivers, over their streams, and over their pools, and over all their ponds of water, that they may become blood; and there shall be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood and in vessels of stone.'”
“and assemble the congregation”
“son of man”
“saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.”