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The Straight Path of Obedience
Commentators explain that the imagery of not turning 'to the right hand, or to the left' signifies complete and unwavering adherence to God's commands. This verse presents God's law as a straight path, and any deviation is a step toward disobedience. The ultimate and most severe deviation, as the verse specifies, is idolatry.
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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 28:14
19th Century
Bishop
And you shall not go aside. —It is possible, of course, to connect this sentence with the “if” in Deuteronomy 28:13, …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:14
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall not go aside from any of the words which I
command you this day
Depart …
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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 …