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There has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom Yahweh knew face to face,

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Moses' Unique Relationship

Commentators unanimously agree that Moses was the greatest prophet of the Old Testament. His uniqueness stemmed from his direct, "face to face" relationship with God, a level of intimacy and familiar conversation not granted to any other prophet. While others received visions or messages through angels, Moses spoke with God directly, setting him apart as the supreme lawgiver for Israel.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 34:10

18th Century

Theologian

There arose not a prophet since in Israel - Words like these can only have been written some time, but not necessarily a long time,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 34:10

19th Century

Bishop

And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.—Probably these words are …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 34:10

16th Century

Theologian

And there arose not a prophet. This eulogy seems to have been added so that the children of Abraham might rely on Moses until the manifest…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 34:10

17th Century

Pastor

And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto
Moses
Not in the times of Jos…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 34:9–12

17th Century

Minister

Moses brought Israel to the borders of Canaan, and then died and left them. This signifies that the law made nothing perfect ([Reference H…