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The Unforgettable Eyewitness Event
Commentators emphasize that Moses isn't recalling a myth, but a specific, shared, and terrifying historical event. By reminding the people that they were all eyewitnesses at Horeb, he confirms that the law's authority comes directly from God, not from his own invention. The goal was to renew the awesome impression of that day to inspire obedience.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 4:9–11
18th Century
Theologian
A full stop should end (Deuteronomy 4:9); and (Deuteronomy 4:10) begin, At the time that you stood, etc.; ([Reference Deute…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 4:10
19th Century
Bishop
The day that you stood before the Lord your God in Horeb. —The Church of Israel dated from Sinai, as the Church of Christ…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 4:10
16th Century
Theologian
The day227 that thou stoodest. The word day might be taken in the accusative, as if in apposition.
It …
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 4:10
17th Century
Pastor
Specially the day that you stood before the Lord in Horeb ,
&c.] Above all things Moses would have them take care no…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 4:1–23
17th Century
Minister
The power and love of God toward Israel are presented here as the basis and reason for a number of cautions and serious warnings; and although ther…