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A Prophetic Testament
Commentators explain that this is no ordinary blessing. By calling Moses "the man of God," the text emphasizes that these words are a divine prophecy, not just a father's wish. John Calvin notes that the timing, "before his death," gives this blessing the solemn authority of a last will and testament, assuring Israel of God's future grace.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:1
18th Century
Theologian
The title “the man of God” in the Old Testament is one who is favored with direct revelations, but not necessarily an official prophet. The occurre…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 33:1
19th Century
Bishop
Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel. —The title man of God is here used for the first time. Its counterpa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:1
19th Century
Preacher
A very beautiful thought, that he should conclude his life with a blessing. Though they had greatly grieved and provoked his spirit, he was always …
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 33:1
16th Century
Theologian
And this is the blessing. The bitterness of the Song was seasoned,304 as it were, by this mitigation, in which Moses left a tes…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:1
17th Century
Pastor
And this is the blessing wherewith Moses the man of God
blessed the children of Israel before his death
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 33:1–5
17th Century
Minister
To all his precepts, warnings, and prophecies, Moses added a solemn blessing. He begins with a description of the glorious appearances of God in gi…