Many have attempted to give the following meaning to this
text:--"God so amply provided for them all the necessaries of
life, that they never were obliged to wear tattered garments,
nor were their feet injured for lack of shoes or sandals."
Now, though the Israelites doubtless brought out of Egypt more
raiment than what they had upon them; and they might
manufacture the fleeces of their flocks in the wilderness; and
also might be favoured by Providence with other supplies from
the neighbouring nations or travelling hordes of Arabs; yet,
when we consider their immense numbers, their situation and
long continuance in the wilderness, and the very strong
expressions made use of in the text, why should we question
the extraordinary and miraculous interposition of God in this
respect, as well as in others, not less stupendous in their
nature, or constant in their supply?
29:5 Ne 9:21 Mt 26:25-30
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