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An Unparalleled Act in History
Commentators unanimously agree that Moses is making a profound claim: God's actions for Israel—the Exodus and the giving of the Law at Sinai—are entirely without precedent. He challenges the people to search all of human history, from creation onward and across the entire globe, to find any parallel. This absolute uniqueness is meant to solidify the authority of God's law and the special nature of His covenant with them.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 4:29–40
18th Century
Theologian
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.
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 4:32
19th Century
Bishop
For ask now ... whether there hath been any such thing. -The same argument is afterwards employed by St. Paul ([Reference…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 4:32
16th Century
Theologian
For ask now. Moses here more forcefully extols and magnificently praises the miracles that he had previously described more simply as occu…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 4:32
17th Century
Pastor
For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you ,
&c.] Inquire into and consult the annals of former ti…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 4:24–40
17th Century
Minister
Moses urged the greatness, glory, and goodness of God. If we considered what a God he is with whom we have to do, we would surely be conscientious …