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A Preface to the Law
All the commentators agree that this verse is part of a larger introduction (Deuteronomy 4:44–49) to the main sermon of Deuteronomy. It sets the stage for the detailed repetition of the Law in the following chapters by reminding the people of their location and recent victories.
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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
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
On Deuteronomy 4:47
17th Century
Pastor
And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of
Bashan
Seized upon them, and …
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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…