Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is
 come unto me
 See ( Exodus 2:23 ) : and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress
 them;
 which is repeated to observe the great notice he took of it; and the reason of his descent and appearance in this wonderful manner, as well as of the urgent necessity of Moses's going to deliver the people from their oppression.