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and shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
A comparison of this chapter with (Exodus 23:20–23) and (Leviticus 26:0) will show how Moses here resumes and amplifies the…
19th Century
Anglican
And you shall not go aside. —It is possible, of course, to connect this sentence with the “if” in Deuteronomy 28:13, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall not go aside from any of the words which I command you this day Depart …
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