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For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it.
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Not a Trivial Matter
Commentators stress that God's word is 'no vain thing.' It is not a light or trifling matter but one of ultimate importance. Scholars describe it as a matter of life and death, demanding the utmost attention and seriousness from God's people.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…
19th Century
Anglican
For it is not a vain thing for you. —Not too light a thing for you, not unworthy of your attention.
It…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For it [is] not a vain thing for you That is, the law is not, and the observance of it in them and their children; i…
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