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Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of [every] seven years, in the set time of the year of release, in the feast of tents,
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The Public Proclamation of Scripture
Commentators explain that this command established a regular, public reading of the Law to ensure it would never be forgotten. While private study is good, God instituted this corporate event to preserve His truth through the generations. It highlights the vital role of public teaching and hearing of Scripture in the life of God's people.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 31:9–13. MOSES RESIGNS HIS CHARGE AS LAWGIVER TO THE PRIESTS.
And Moses wrote this law,…
16th Century
Protestant
And Moses commanded them. The object of this precept is the same as that of the preceding one. He wanted (the Law238) to be rep…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Moses commanded them The priests and the elders, to whom the law was delivered:
saying…
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Presbyterian
Although we read the Word in private, we must not think it unnecessary to hear it read in public. This solemn reading of the Law must be done in th…