Charles Ellicott Commentary Deuteronomy 11:8

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:8

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:8

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Therefore shall ye keep all the commandment which I command thee this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go over to possess it;" — Deuteronomy 11:8 (ASV)

The commandments. — Literally, the commandment. It is one course of action rather than many details which is enjoined.

Go in and possessi.e., complete the conquest in detail, so as to enjoy the whole profit of the land.