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The Condition for Blessing
Commentators unanimously highlight that the promise of being "set on high" is conditional. It requires not just passively hearing God's voice but actively and diligently observing and doing His commands. This establishes the foundational principle of the covenant relationship: blessing follows obedience.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 28:1–14
18th Century
Theologian
A comparison of this chapter with (Exodus 23:20–23) and (Leviticus 26:0) will show how Moses here resumes and amplifies the…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 28:1
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 28:1–14. BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE.
Will set thee on high. —Literally, w…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 28:1
16th Century
Theologian
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken. He teaches the same thing as before in different words; but the diversity of expression,…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall come to pass, if you shall listen diligently
unto the voice of the Lord your God
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 28:1–14
17th Century
Minister
This chapter is a very large exposition of two words, the blessing and the curse. They are real things and have real effects.
The blessings …