The Church Fathers on this verse

Exodus 8:31Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

And he did according to his word: and he took away the flies from Pharao, and from his servants, and from his people: there was not left so much as one.

Douay-Rheims

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One Church Father comments on this verse

Ambrose of Milan

4th centuryChurch Father

Moses is commendable for his ability to redirect the divine discipline that was directed at him, showing genuine humility and compassion even toward his adversaries, as indicated by his meekness, which is noted in Numbers 12:3. He recognized that Pharaoh would not keep his word, yet he deemed it valuable to intercede on behalf of the people, choosing to forgive and offer blessings even when wronged.