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A Prayer of Covenant Faithfulness
Commentators frame this verse as a prayer that follows a declaration of obedience. Having affirmed their faithfulness in tithing, the people now appeal to God to uphold His end of the covenant. This models a relationship where our faithfulness provides the foundation for confidently asking God to pour out His promised blessings.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 26:12–15
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 26:12–15. DECLARATION OF THE TITHE.
When you have made an end. —The time …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 26:15
16th Century
Theologian
Look down from thy holy habitation. While they are commanded to offer their prayers and supplications that God would bless the land, on th…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 26:15
17th Century
Pastor
Look down from your holy habitation, from heaven
This is a prayer of the person that makes the above declaration ann…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 26:12–15
17th Century
Minister
How can the earth yield its increase, or, if it does, what comfort can we take in it, unless with it our God gives us his blessing? All this repres…