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these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Moses spoke to the children of Israel, when they came forth out of Egypt,

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A New Section Begins

Scholars unanimously identify this verse as a major structural marker. It serves as the title or introduction to Moses' second great discourse, which comprises the bulk of the book (chapters 5-26) and contains the core of the law.

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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 Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:45

17th Century

Pastor

These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the
judgments
The laws, moral, ceremon…

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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…