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A Solemn Covenant Ceremony
Commentators explain that Moses was instituting a powerful, memorable ceremony. By having the people vocally participate in the blessings and curses, God intended to impress the gravity of His covenant upon everyone's mind. As John Calvin notes, this public agreement was meant to seal the covenant and prevent any future excuses for disobedience.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 27:11–26
18th Century
Theologian
(). The solemnity was apparently designed only for the single occasion on which it actually took place.
(Deuteronomy 27:12,[Refe…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 27:11
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses charged the people the same day. So that both the promises and threats might have a greater impact on everyone's minds, God comm…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 27:11
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses charged the people the same
That he gave the above orders to set up stones, and plaster them, and write th…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 27:11–26
17th Century
Minister
The six tribes appointed for blessing were all children of the free women, for the promise belongs to such (Galatians 4:31). Levi is he…