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A Clear and Solemn Choice
Commentators emphasize that this verse presents a solemn, momentous choice. God is not offering an abstract idea but setting two real paths before Israel: one of life and goodness, the other of death and evil. The choice is clear and direct, removing any excuse of ignorance for the people.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 30:11–20
18th Century
Theologian
Ignorance of the requirements of the law cannot be pleaded (Deuteronomy 30:10–14); therefore, life and death, good and evil, are solemn…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 30:15
16th Century
Theologian
See, I have set before you this day. A solemn injunction, similar to the preceding ones, that the Israelites should consider what an inest…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 30:15
17th Century
Pastor
See, I have set before you this day
Moses here returns to press the Israelites to the present observance of the laws…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 30:15–20
17th Century
Minister
What could be said more moving, and more likely to make deep and lasting impressions? All people wish to obtain life and good, and to escape death …