Why was straw needed for making bricks? To withstand the harsh weather in Egypt, buildings needed especially strong bricks. Mixing straw with the clay allowed… Read More »Why was straw needed for making bricks?
Pharaoh. Egypt’s kings, called pharaohs, had absolute power over everything in Egypt. The OT mentions at least 10 different pharaohs.
Putting words in his mouth? When God appointed Aaron as Moses’ spokesperson (4:16), Moses was probably already familiar with the idea of someone being the… Read More »Putting words in his mouth?
Holy means “set apart for God’s special purpose.” It is a condition of purity and freedom from sin. When the Bible speaks of God’s holiness… Read More »Holy
Bitumen is a mineral found in Mesopotamia and Palestine. It was used as a mortar for setting bricks and for waterproofing rafts and boats (2:3).
As numerous as the stars. As the book of Exodus begins, some 350 years have passed since the end of Genesis. The 70 Israelites who… Read More »As numerous as the stars