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Remember the days of old, Consider the years of many generations: Ask your father, and he will show you; Your elders, and they will tell you.

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History as a Spiritual Discipline

The command to 'remember' is a call to actively study God's faithfulness. Commentators explain this involves consulting the Scriptures—the Law and the Prophets—to recall specific historical acts of God's deliverance. This knowledge of history is not for trivia, but to build present faith by understanding God's consistent character.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 32:1–42

18th Century

Theologian

Song of Moses

If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 32:7

19th Century

Bishop

The fourfold division of this verse is clear.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 32:7–8

19th Century

Preacher

Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you. W…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 32:7

16th Century

Theologian

Remember the days of old. This is an explanation of the preceding verse, for Moses again shows how God had acquired this people, namely, b…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 32:7

17th Century

Pastor

Remember the days of old, consider the years of many
generations
That went before the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 32:7–14

17th Century

Minister

Moses gives particular instances of God's kindness and concern for them. The eagle's care for her young is a beautiful emblem of Christ's love, who…

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