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Yahweh your God will circumcise your heart, and the heart of your seed, to love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, that you may live.

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A Divine Work, Not a Human Effort

All commentators agree that the phrase "circumcise your heart" describes a work that only God can perform. It is presented not as a command to be achieved by human effort, but as an absolute promise from God. Scholars like Calvin and Henry refer to this as the work of the Holy Spirit and "regenerating grace," where God himself initiates and accomplishes the inner transformation necessary for salvation.

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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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 30:6

16th Century

Theologian

And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart. This promise far surpasses all the others and properly refers to the new Covenant, for J…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 30:6

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart, and the
heart of your seed
No menti…

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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…