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The Meaning of God's Hidden Face
Commentators explain that God “hiding his face” is a powerful metaphor for the withdrawal of His divine presence, protection, and blessing. One scholar notes this means God is no longer their “sun and shield.” Another ancient source clarifies it's as if God chooses not to see them in their distress, leaving them to the consequences of their actions.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 31:14–23
18th Century
Theologian
The transaction recorded in these verses may be regarded as the solemn inauguration of Joshua to the office to which he had some time before been c…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 31:16–19
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers ... now therefore write ye this song. — This prophecy that the children of Isra…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 31:18
17th Century
Pastor
I will surely hide my face in that day
Which is repeated for the certainty of it, and that it might be taken notice …
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 31:14–22
17th Century
Minister
Moses and Joshua attended the Divine Majesty at the door of the tabernacle. Moses is told again that he must soon die; even those who are most read…