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Why 'Hoshea,' Not 'Joshua'?
Commentators note the significance of the text using Joshua's original name, 'Hoshea.' This deliberately reminds the people that the man about to lead them is the same faithful spy from Numbers 13. It serves as a confirmation of his identity and a reminder that God's salvation ('Joshua' means 'Yahweh saves') would be manifested through him.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 32:44–52
18th Century
Theologian
These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 32:44
19th Century
Bishop
JOSHUA TAKES UP THE HISTORY.
He, and Hoshea the son of Nun. —Why should Joshua be called Hoshea in this pl…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 32:44
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses came and spake. It is not without reason that Moses again records that he repeated this Song before the people. This shows how f…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 32:44
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses came
To the people, as the Greek version, the heads of the people being gathered together according to his…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 32:44–47
17th Century
Minister
Here is the solemn delivery of this song to Israel, with a charge to heed all the good words Moses had said to them. It is not a trifle, but a matt…