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Did ever a people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and live?

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An Unprecedented Event

Commentators stress that Israel's experience was entirely unique in human history. John Calvin contrasts this public event, witnessed by hundreds of thousands, with the 'unfounded and scattered rumors' of pagan religions. This singular miracle was designed to make God's Law glorious for all time and confirm His special covenant with Israel.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

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.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 4:33

16th Century

Theologian

Did ever people hear? He points out more openly the greatness and extraordinary transcendence of the matter he has just mentioned, namely,…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:33

17th Century

Pastor

Did [ever] people hear the voice of God speaking out of the
midst of fire
None ever h…

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Matthew Henry

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 …