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New Every Morning
Commentators highlight the phrase "This day." Citing ancient Jewish scholars, they explain it's not just about the specific day Moses spoke, but an encouragement to view God's commands as fresh and relevant every single day. It's a call to daily renewal in our commitment to God, as if we were receiving His word for the first time.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 26:16–19
18th Century
Theologian
A brief and earnest exhortation by way of conclusion to the second and longest discourse of the book.
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 26:16–19
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 26:16–19. CLOSE OF THE EXHORTATION.
This day the Lord thy God hath commanded thee. These w…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 26:16
16th Century
Theologian
This day the Lord your God. He again reminds them that God is the author of the Law, so that His majesty might impress them more. Not only…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 26:16
17th Century
Pastor
This day the Lord your God has commanded you to do these
statutes and judgments
These…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 26:16–19
17th Century
Minister
Moses here enforces the precepts. They are God's laws, and therefore you shall do them, for they were given to you for that purpose. Do them, and d…