You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Ye shall not add unto the word.The word, not “the words.” The word is the substance of the Law. The …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall
you diminish anything from it

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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