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A Divinely Ordained Death
Commentators agree that Moses did not die of old age or sickness, as his strength had not failed. Instead, his death was a direct act of God, occurring 'according to the word of the Lord.' Some scholars emphasize this as a punishment for his sin at Meribah, demonstrating that God's judgments are carried out even on His most faithful servants.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 34:5
18th Century
Theologian
According to the word of the Lord - It denotes that Moses died, not because his vital powers were exhausted, but by the sentence of God, and…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 34:5
19th Century
Bishop
So (or better, and) Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 34:5
16th Century
Theologian
So Moses the servant of the Lord died. Since it was a mark of disgrace to die outside the borders of the Holy Land, Moses is honored with …
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 34:5
17th Century
Pastor
So Moses the servant of the Lord died there, in the land of
Moab
Which formerly belon…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 34:5–8
17th Century
Minister
Moses obeyed this command of God as willingly as any other, though it seemed harder. In this he resembled our Lord Jesus Christ. But he died in hon…