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A Unified Faith
Commentators agree that God's command for a single place of worship was designed to protect the unity and purity of Israel's faith. John Calvin describes it as a 'standard to gather the people,' preventing divisions and diverse, unauthorized religious practices from creeping in. This centralization ensured that worship remained focused on God's revealed will.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 12:5
18th Century
Theologian
To put his name there means to manifest to men His divine presence. The Targumists rightly refer to the Shechinah; but the expression comp…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 12:5
19th Century
Bishop
But unto the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes. — The very form of the order proves its a…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 12:5
16th Century
Theologian
But unto the place which the Lord your God shall choose. It is asked why God would have sacrifices offered to Him only on one altar. Besid…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 12:5
17th Century
Pastor
But unto the place which the Lord your God
The Targum of Jonathan is, that the Word of the Lord your God:
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…