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when all Israel is come to appear before Yahweh your God in the place which he shall choose, you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing.
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God's Word for All People
Commentators highlight that this public reading was for everyone—men, women, children, and even foreigners. Matthew Henry emphasizes that this shows God's will for all people to acquaint themselves with His Word. Even if we read Scripture privately, the communal hearing is essential for the life of faith.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare the marginal references.
It should not be supposed that the whole of the Pentateuch was read, nor does the letter of the command requ…
19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 31:9–13. MOSES RESIGNS HIS CHARGE AS LAWGIVER TO THE PRIESTS.
And Moses wrote this law,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When all Israel is come to appear before the Lord your God , &c.] As all the males were obliged to do three times in…
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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…
