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A Mutual Declaration
Commentators explain that the word "avouched" simply means "to declare" or "to say." Following Israel's declaration to God in the previous verse, God now formally declares them to be His people. This highlights the reciprocal, covenantal nature of the relationship—a mutual, public commitment between God and His people.
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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 Gill
On Deuteronomy 26:18
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar
people
Affirmed and decla…
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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…