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Memory as Motivation
Commentators emphasize that remembering the past is not just a mental exercise but a powerful motivation for present action. Israel was commanded to recall their slavery in Egypt to fuel their gratitude and commitment to obey God's statutes in their newfound freedom.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 16:9–12
18th Century
Theologian
Feast of Weeks; and (Deuteronomy 16:13–17), Feast of Tabernacles. Nothing is here added to the rules given in Leviticus and Numbers exc…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 16:9–12
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 16:9–12. THE FEAST OF WEEKS, OR PENTECOST.
See also Exodus 23:16; Exodus 34:18–23;[Refer…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 16:12
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall remember that you were a bondman in Egypt ,
&c.] And now delivered from that bondage; the consideratio…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 16:1–17
17th Century
Minister
The laws for the three yearly feasts are repeated here: that of the Passover, that of Pentecost, that of Tabernacles; and the general law concernin…