Charles Ellicott Commentary Deuteronomy 11:22

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:22

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:22

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"For if ye shall diligently keep all this commandment which I command you, to do it, to love Jehovah your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;" — Deuteronomy 11:22 (ASV)

To walk in all his ways. —“He is compassionate, and you shall be compassionate. He shows mercies, and you shall show mercies.” Again Rashi’s comment is worthy of the New Testament. What follows shows the need of a mediator.

To cleave to him. —Is it possible to speak so? Is He not a consuming fire? (and how can we cleave to Him?) “But cleave to wise men and their disciples (the students of the Law), and I tell you it will be as though you did cleave to Him.” In New Testament language this would read, Be ye followers of me, as I am of Christ; and He that receiveth Me, receiveth Him that sent Me.