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Past Victories, Future Hope
All the commentators agree that the primary purpose of this verse is to build Israel's faith for the future. By reminding them of the decisive victories over kings Sihon and Og, Moses provides what John Calvin calls a "real proof" of God's power. This past faithfulness was meant to be an unshakable foundation for their confidence in conquering Canaan.
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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 31:4
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord will do to them. He promises that, when they come into the land of Canaan, they will be conquerors of all its nations; and th…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 31:4
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord shall do to them as he did to Sihon, and to
Og, kings of the Amorites
De…
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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…