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God's Unstoppable Reach
Commentators emphasize that this verse is a powerful promise against despair. No matter how scattered or distant God's people are—even to the "uttermost parts of heaven"—His infinite power and knowledge mean He can find and restore them. As John Calvin notes, the repetition of "from thence" is meant to assure the exiles that no distance is an obstacle for God.
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Deuteronomy
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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
On Deuteronomy 30:4
19th Century
Bishop
If any of thine be driven out. —In the Septuagint, "If your dispersion is."
Unto the outmost parts of h…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 30:4
16th Century
Theologian
If any of thine be driven out. Since their dispersion into unknown countries might have entirely annihilated their hope of restoration, Mo…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 30:4
17th Century
Pastor
If [any] of yours be driven out to the outermost parts of
heaven
As many of them are …
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…