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if you shall obey the voice of Yahweh your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law; if you turn to Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul.

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A Promise, Not a Condition

Several commentators (Ellicott, Gill) point out that the Hebrew word translated as 'if' can also mean 'for' or 'when.' This shifts the verse from being a condition man must meet to a promise of what will certainly happen. Instead of 'if you obey,' it becomes 'for you shall obey,' framing obedience as the guaranteed result of God's promised work in His people.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 30:1–10

18th Century

Theologian

The rejection of Israel and the desolation of the promised inheritance were not to be the end of God’s dispensations. The closing words of the addr…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 30:10

19th Century

Bishop

If thou shalt hearken. —“If” is the Septuagint translation. The Hebrew word signifies “for,” or “when.”

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 30:10

17th Century

Pastor

If you shall hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God
Or rather, "for you shall hearken" F16 ; seeing …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 30:1–10

17th Century

Minister

In this chapter, there is a plain intimation of the mercy God has in store for Israel in the latter days. This passage refers to the prophetic warn…

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