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The Voice, Not a Vision
Commentators unanimously agree that God intentionally spoke from the fire without revealing a physical form. This was to teach Israel—and all believers—that He is to be known through His Word (His voice), not through any physical representation. As John Gill notes, this was purposely done to prevent idolatry.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 4:12
18th Century
Theologian
Hero worship exhibited itself in the practice of setting up images of human form as household gods (Penates, compare Genesis 31:19; [Reference Gene…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 4:12
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord spoke to you. This is a confirmation of the Second Commandment: that God manifested Himself to the Israelites by a voice and …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 4:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke unto you out of the midst of the fire
For the Lord descended on Mount Sinai in a cloud, in fire, …
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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…