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A Unique Divine Honor
Commentators note the unique honor given to Moses in his burial. While most are buried by fellow humans, the text states that 'he'—understood by scholars like Ellicott and Gill to be God Himself—buried Moses. This divine act highlights the special relationship between God and His servant, concluding a faithful life with an unparalleled final honor.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 34:6
18th Century
Theologian
No man knows of his sepulchre - It was hardly to prevent the grave of Moses from becoming an object of superstitious honor, because…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 34:6
19th Century
Bishop
And he buried him. —Moses is alone in this honour. The Son of God was buried by sinful men. Moses was buried by Jehovah.<…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 34:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he buried him
Aben Ezra says he buried himself, going into a cave on the top of the mount, where he expired, and…
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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…