As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22-33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…

But if ye will not hearken unto me. —The glowing promises of blessings for obedience are now followed by a catalogue of c…

But if you will not listen to me. So far, a kind invitation has been set before the people in the form of promises, so that observing the …

But if you will not hearken unto me
To his commandments, as the rule of their duty, and to his promises, as an encou…

After God has set the ble ing before them that would make them a happy people if they were obedient, He here sets the curse before them—the evils t…