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A Clear and Present Choice
Commentators agree that this verse presents a stark and immediate choice. Moses, speaking for God, sets two distinct paths before Israel: the path of obedience to God's law which leads to blessing, and the path of disobedience which leads to a curse. This isn't an abstract concept but a tangible reality they must confront.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 11:26
19th Century
Bishop
Behold. —Another of the Jewish divisions of Deuteronomy begins here.
A blessing and a curse. —Literally,
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 11:26
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, I set before you this day. He now addresses two points at once: namely, that they would be blessed if they earnestly apply themsel…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 11:26
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse Meaning the law of God, and the statutes, judgments, and command…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 11:26–32
17th Century
Minister
Moses sums up all the arguments for obedience in two words: the blessing and the curse. He charged the people to choose which they would have. Mose…