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for Yahweh your God is a merciful God; he will not fail you, neither destroy you, nor forget the covenant of your fathers which he swore to them.
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Mercy Rooted in Covenant
Commentators explain that God's mercy is not a fleeting emotion but a core aspect of His character, rooted in His covenant promises. This verse assures Israel that even in future distress, God will not abandon them because of the sworn oath He made to their forefathers, like Abraham. His faithfulness is personal and enduring.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Unwilling, as it might seem, to close his discourse with words of terror, Moses makes a last appeal to them in these verses in a different tone.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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