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I will write on the tables the words that were on the first tables which you broke, and you shall put them in the ark.
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A Sign of God's Grace
Commentators emphasize that the replacement of the tablets was not a simple 'do-over.' It was a profound act of God's 'unmerited grace' (Barnes) and the primary sign that He was reconciled with His people after their apostasy (Henry). This restoration, won by Moses's intercession, demonstrates God's merciful commitment to His covenant even when His people fail.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These verses are closely connected with the preceding chapter, and state very briefly the results of the intercession of Moses recorded in Deuteron…
19th Century
Anglican
And I will write on the tables. —It is a common error to suppose that Moses wrote the Law the second time. The m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will write on the tables the words that were in the firsttables, which you brokeF1 Though the…
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Moses reminded the Israelites of God's great mercy to them, despite their provocations.
There were four ways the Lord showed He was reconcil…
