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Safety in Separation
Commentators highlight that Israel dwelling "alone" is not about loneliness but about security and holy distinction. This separation from other nations is a source of their unique safety. Charles Spurgeon notes, "There is no place for God's people like a separated place." For believers, this speaks to the security found in being set apart for God and finding our identity solely in Him.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:28
18th Century
Theologian
The fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine - The King James Version does not preserve the symmetry of the clauses.…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 33:28
19th Century
Bishop
Israel then shall dwell in safety — that is, in confidence and security. In His days (the days of Messiah) J…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:26–28
19th Century
Preacher
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone. There is no place for God's people like a separated place; they must go outside the camp; they mu…
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 33:28
16th Century
Theologian
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone.328 The beginning of the verse is by no means obscure, for Moses promises in it to the …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:28
17th Century
Pastor
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone
The Canaanites being thrust out of their land, and Israel put into the posse…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 33:26–29
17th Century
Minister
No one had such a God as Israel. There are no people like the Israel of God. What is said here of the church of Israel is to be applied to the spir…