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Beyond Mere Knowledge
Commentators like Calvin and Matthew Henry emphasize that God's commands are not for intellectual curiosity alone. Moses calls Israel to a three-step process: hear, learn, and then do. The ultimate goal of engaging with God's word is to allow it to direct one's affections and daily conduct, not just to fill one's head with information.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 5:1
19th Century
Bishop
And Moses called all Israel, and said. —What follows is therefore presented to us as an actual exhortation, not merely a …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 5:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses called all Israel. Since the plan and order of exposition which I have adopted required that this same preface, as it is repeate…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 5:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses called all Israel
The heads of the various tribes, and elders of the people, as he had on occasion been us…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 5:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Moses demands attention. When we hear the word of God, we must learn it; and what we have learned we must put in practice, for that is the end of h…