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The LORD sent a prophet to the children of Israel; and he said to them, “The LORD, the God of Israel, says, ‘I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you out of the house of bondage.
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Verse 8. A prophet. The people no sooner repent, than God shews them mercy. Bible.—The name of this prophet is unknown. The Jews say it was Phinees; others think it was an angel in human shape: but he might be one divinely commissioned on this occasion, to make an exhortation to the people, assembled on some of the great festivals, (see Calmet. 2:1. Calmet.) though he might continue to exercise his authority afterwards. Menochius.—Saint Augustine (q. 31,) thinks that the angel (verse 11,) is here called a prophet, because he appeared in human form. Worthington.
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