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Furthermore Yahweh was angry with me for your sakes, and swore that I should not go over the Jordan, and that I should not go in to that good land, which Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance:
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A Lesson in God's Grace
Commentators explain that Moses isn't complaining but highlighting God's incredible mercy. By pointing out that he was barred from the Promised Land while the people who caused the offense were allowed to enter, Moses magnifies the pardon they received. According to John Calvin, this contrast should inspire awe and gratitude for God's grace, which was extended to them but denied to their great leader.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
The Lord was angry with me for your sakes ... I must die in this land ... but ye shall go over ... Take heed unto yourselves.
16th Century
Protestant
Furthermore, the Lord was angry with me. He again records that it was because of the people's transgression that he was not permitted to e…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Furthermore the Lord was angry with me for your sakes See (Deuteronomy 3:26) :
and sw…
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Presbyterian
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…
