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your little ones, your wives, and your sojourner who is in the midst of your camps, from the one who cuts your wood to the one who draws your water;
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God's Covenant is for All
Commentators unanimously highlight that this covenant was radically inclusive. It wasn't just for the leaders or adult men, but for everyone: children, wives, foreigners, and even those in the most menial service roles like woodcutters and water carriers. This demonstrates that from the beginning, belonging to God's people was never based on social status, gender, or age.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The covenant was national, and therefore embraced all the elements which make up the nation. The “little ones” would of course be represented by th…
19th Century
Anglican
Your little ones. —Compare Saint Peter’s words on the day of Pentecost: The promise is unto you and to your children<…
Baptist
This national covenant embraced all the great men, the captains, the wise men, all who were in authority, your elders, and your officers. …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Your little ones, your wives Who are scarce ever mentioned in any special law or solemn transaction:
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The national covenant made with Israel not only prefigured the covenant of grace made with true believers but also represented the outward dispensa…
