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This is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel:

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A New Section Begins

Commentators unanimously identify this verse as a heading that introduces the second major discourse of Deuteronomy. It serves as a title for the detailed restatement of the Law that Moses is about to deliver, which forms the core of the book (chapters 5-26).

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 4:44–49

18th Century

Theologian

These verses would be more properly assigned to the next chapter. They are intended to serve as the announcement and introduction of the address no…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 4:44–49

19th Century

Bishop

SECOND DISCOURSE.

These words form an introduction to the second discourse, which occupies the larger portion of the book—f…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 4:44

16th Century

Theologian

And this is the Law. This last passage refers to the same thing: namely, that the Law was proclaimed anew when the people had now reached …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:44

17th Century

Pastor

And this is the law which Moses set before the children of
Israel .
] Not the law conc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 4:41–49

17th Century

Minister

Here is the introduction to another discourse, or sermon, Moses preached to Israel, which we have in the following chapters. He sets the law before…