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Yahweh commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it.

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Laws for a New Land

Commentators explain that at the same time God gave the Ten Commandments, He also commanded Moses to teach a broader set of 'statutes and ordinances.' These were practical, detailed laws—ceremonial and judicial—designed specifically for Israel's life and worship in the Promised Land.

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Deuteronomy

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:14

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord commanded me at that time
When the ten commandments were delivered on Mount Sinai, and Moses was ordere…

Matthew Henry

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…