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Moses commanded us a law, An inheritance for the assembly of Jacob.
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The Law as an Inheritance
Commentators emphasize that the Law is described as an 'inheritance.' This reframes it from a mere set of rules into a precious, God-given treasure. Like a family estate, it was a legacy to be valued, protected, and passed down through generations, signifying its perpetual importance for God's people.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Verses 4-5
“[Of] the law which Moses commanded us,The inheritance of the congregation of Jacob,When he (Moses) was king in Jes…
Baptist
Here is his blessing, Let Reuben live. Reuben's great sin had lost him his birthright, yet Moses gives him as much of his blessing as he c…
16th Century
Protestant
Moses commanded us a law. What he had declared concerning the glory of God and the excellence of the Law, he now applies to himself, since…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moses commanded us a law The law was of God, it came forth from his right hand, (Deuteronomy 33:2) ; it is of his …
Presbyterian
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…
