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God's Faithful Promise
This verse reaffirms God's promise to act on Israel's behalf. Commentators explain that God Himself will "cut off" the Canaanite nations, making it possible for Israel to dispossess them and dwell in the land. John Calvin clarifies this refers to inheriting the physical land, not enslaving the people, underscoring God's faithfulness to provide a home for His people.
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Deuteronomy
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 12:29
16th Century
Theologian
When the Lord your God shall cut off. This passage has some similarity to the one in Deuteronomy 18, which we have already commented on.
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 12:29
17th Century
Pastor
When the Lord your God shall cut off the nations from before
you
The seven nations of…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 12:5–32
17th Century
Minister
The command to bring ALL the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle was now explained with reference to the promised land. Regarding moral servic…