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You shall fear Yahweh your God; him shall you serve; and to him shall you cleave, and by his name shall you swear.
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A Progression of Devotion
Commentators note a clear progression in the verse's commands. Devotion begins with reverent fear, which leads to active service. This deepens into a loyal 'cleaving' or attachment to God. Only after these are established is one truly fit to take the solemn step of swearing by His name, ensuring it is done with the utmost respect and not profaned.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God; him shalt thou serve. —In the New Testament, “Thou shalt worship the Lord …
16th Century
Protestant
And you shall not swear by my name falsely. Although Moses is addressing the duties of the Second Table, and had previously forbidden peop…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall fear the Lord your God Which includes the whole worship of him, external and internal:
him s…
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Presbyterian
We are here taught our duty to God in our principles and our practices. We must fear the Lord our God. We must love him and delight in communion wi…
