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The Weight of Final Words
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that Moses' action of 'going' to speak was a deliberate, formal address. As these were his final words before death, they carried the authority of a last testament. This was done intentionally so the people would receive his instructions with the utmost seriousness and remember them long after he was gone.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 31:1–8
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 31:1–8. MOSES RESIGNS HIS CHARGE AS LEADER TO JOSHUA.
And Moses went and spoke.
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 31:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses went and spoke these words. By the word went, he signifies that, having received the commands from God, he came to the …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 31:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel .
The following words, even to the whole body of the people summo…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 31:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Moses assures Israel of the constant presence of God with them. This is applied by the apostle to all God's spiritual Israel, to encourage their fa…