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Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever!
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God's Heart for His People
Commentators see this verse as a powerful expression of God's deep desire for His people's well-being. It's not a passive wish, but a revelation of His fatherly heart. Scholars like Matthew Henry note that God proves this desire by sending His Son to redeem and His Spirit to help us, showing He actively works for our salvation.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These verses contain a much fuller narrative of the events briefly described in (Exodus 20:18–21). Here it is important to call attenti…
19th Century
Anglican
And the Lord heard the voice of your words ... — The divine comment on the words of the people is recorded only in Deuter…
16th Century
Protestant
O that there were such an heart in them. God signifies that they would not be as firm and faithful in keeping their promises as they were …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O that there were such an heart in them Not that there is properly speaking such volitions and wishes in God; but, a…
Moses refers to the consternation caused by the terror with which the law was given. God's appearances have always been terrible to man, ever since…
