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The Danger of a Single Root
Commentators explain that the "root that beareth gall and wormwood" refers not to an abstract principle but to a specific person or group whose heart turns from God. This individual is like a poisonous weed that, if left unchecked, can spread its corrupting influence and defile the entire community. The warning applies at every level, from a single person to a whole family or tribe.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 29:18
18th Century
Theologian
The word rendered “gall” here and in Deuteronomy 32:32, is translated “hemlock” in Hosea 10:4. It is the name of a plant of intense bitterness and …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 29:18
19th Century
Bishop
Lest there should be. —The connection with Deuteronomy 29:15 seems to be this: “I make this covenant binding with all you…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 29:18
19th Century
Preacher
For the worship of false gods is the cause of untold mischief and evil: wherever it is found it is a root that bears gall and wormwood, and God wou…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 29:18
17th Century
Pastor
Lest there should be among you man or woman, or family, or tribe These words stand in connection with ([Reference Deutero…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 29:10–21
17th Century
Minister
The national covenant made with Israel not only prefigured the covenant of grace made with true believers but also represented the outward dispensa…