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Memory Prevents Idolatry
Commentators stress that forgetting God's covenant is the direct path to idolatry. The verse warns that a failure to remember God's spiritual nature and His commands will lead to creating physical representations of Him. As Matthew Henry notes, constant care, caution, and watchfulness are the necessary aids against a forgetful heart.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 4:21–23
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord was angry with me for your sakes ... I must die in this land ... but ye shall go over ... Take heed unto yourselves.
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 4:23
16th Century
Theologian
Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget. There is no contradiction in the sense that He should first of all altogether forbid idols to be…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 4:23
17th Century
Pastor
Take heed unto yourselves
Since he should not be long with them, to advise, instruct, and caution them:
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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…