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Yahweh heard the voice of your words, and was angry, and swore, saying,

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God Hears Every Word

Commentators like John Calvin explain that when the Bible says God 'heard,' it means nothing is hidden from His judgment. He is not a distant deity but one who takes account of all our words and deeds. John Gill specifies that God heard the Israelites' murmurings, their accusations, and their desire to return to Egypt, reminding us that God is aware of all we say.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 1:34

19th Century

Bishop

Was angry, and swore. —See Psalms 95:11, I sware in my wrath, that they should not enter into my rest.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 1:34

16th Century

Theologian

And the Lord heard the voice of your words. I have shown elsewhere what is meant by God’s hearing, that is, that nothing can be concealed …

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 1:34

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord heard the voice of your words
Of their murmurings against Moses and Aaron, and of their threatenings to…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 1:19–46

17th Century

Minister

Moses reminds the Israelites of their march from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea, through that great and terrible wilderness. He shows how near they were to…