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Out of heaven he made you to hear his voice, that he might instruct you: and on earth he made you to see his great fire; and you heard his words out of the midst of the fire.

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Revelation from Heaven and Earth

Commentators explain that God revealed Himself to Israel in a unique, two-part experience. He spoke with a voice from heaven, demonstrating His transcendent power, and simultaneously showed them a great fire on earth at Mount Sinai, a tangible sign of His presence. This multi-sensory event was designed to be unforgettable.

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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 Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:36

17th Century

Pastor

Out of heaven he made you to hear his voice, that he might
instruct you
Thunder is the…

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 …