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Setting the Stage
Commentators agree that this verse is part of a larger introductory section (Deuteronomy 4:44–49) that serves as a preface to the main body of the book. It sets the stage, both geographically and historically, for the detailed restatement of God's law that begins in chapter 5.
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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 4:49
17th Century
Pastor
And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward
The plains of Moab, on that side of Jordan to the east:
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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…