These instructions are not empty words—they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy when you cross the Jordan River.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For it is not a vain thing for you. —Not too light a thing for you, not unworthy of your attention.

It…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For it [is] not a vain thing for you
That is, the law is not, and the observance of it in them and their children; i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is the solemn delivery of this song to Israel, with a charge to heed all the good words Moses had said to them. It is not a trifle, but a matt…