These verses contain a much fuller narrative of the events briefly described in (Exodus 20:18–21). Here it is important to call attenti…

And the Lord heard the voice of your words ... — The divine comment on the words of the people is recorded only in Deuter…

O that there were such an heart in them. God signifies that they would not be as firm and faithful in keeping their promises as they were …

O that there were such an heart in them
Not that there is properly speaking such volitions and wishes in God; but, a…

Moses refers to the consternation caused by the terror with which the law was given. God's appearances have always been terrible to man, ever since…