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God Affirms Mediation
Commentators unanimously highlight that God's statement, "They have well said," is a divine approval of Israel's request for a mediator. Their desire not to hear God's voice directly out of fear was not seen as a failure, but as a right and proper response. This affirmation establishes the foundation for God's plan to communicate through prophets.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 18:15–19
18th Century
Theologian
The ancient fathers of the Church and most modern commentators have regarded our Lord as the prophet promised in these verses. It is evident from t…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 18:15–20
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 18:15–20. THE ONE MEDIATOR.
The connection between these verses and the preceding is well illustrat…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 18:17
16th Century
Theologian
They have well spoken. Moses relates how this desire of the people was approved by the judgment and the voice of God. This does not mean t…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 18:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to me
To Moses, who carried the above request to the Lord:
they have well spoke…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 18:15–22
17th Century
Minister
It is promised here concerning Christ that a Prophet would come, great above all the prophets. By Him, God would make Himself and His will known to…