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Faith Founded on Evidence
Commentators agree that God did not simply ask for blind faith. The verse emphasizes that God's unique identity was 'showed' to Israel through tangible, mighty acts like the plagues in Egypt and the miracles in the wilderness. This historical evidence was provided so that the people could know with certainty that the LORD is the one, true God.
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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.
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 4:35
16th Century
Theologian
Unto thee it was shewed. He first says that God had so proved His divinity by miracles and wonders, that the Israelites might know certain…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 4:35
17th Century
Pastor
Unto thee it was showed
What the Lord did in Egypt:
that thou mightest know that the Lord he [is]…
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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 …