Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
A New Section of Law Begins
Commentators explain that this verse marks the beginning of a new major section in Deuteronomy (chapters 12-26). This part moves from the general principles of the Ten Commandments to the specific, practical application of those principles for the people's religious, civil, and social life in the Promised Land.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Deuteronomy
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
4
Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 12:1
18th Century
Theologian
In Deuteronomy 12–26, Moses now proceeds to apply the leading principles of the Decalogue to the ecclesiastical, civil, and social life of the peop…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 12:1
19th Century
Bishop
These are the statutes and judgments. —The word Mitzvah—commandment, or duty—is not used here. Particular institution…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 12:1
17th Century
Pastor
These are the statutes and judgments which you shall observe to
do
Which are recorded…
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 12:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Moses comes to the statutes he was to entrust to Israel; and begins with such as relate to the worship of God. The Israelites are charged not to br…