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when you shall listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, to keep all his commandments which I command you this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of Yahweh your God.
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God Defines What is Right
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a foundational principle: the only true standard for a righteous life comes from God's voice. Doing "that which is right" is not about following human wisdom or cultural norms, but about listening to and obeying God's specific commands because they are inherently good.
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Deuteronomy
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16th Century
Protestant
When you shall hearken. Although this sentence depends on something else (as may be seen by referring to it), yet it is general, and exten…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When you listen to the voice of the Lord your God Not only in this case, but in all others:
to ke…
Presbyterian
Here is the case of a city revolting from the God of Israel and serving other gods. The crime is supposed to be committed by one of the cities of I…
