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for Yahweh your God in the midst of you is a jealous God; lest the anger of Yahweh your God be kindled against you, and he destroy you from off the face of the earth.

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God's Righteous Jealousy

Commentators explain that God's jealousy is not like petty human envy. It is His righteous demand for the exclusive devotion He is owed as the one true God. Charles Spurgeon notes that God has done everything to win our hearts and therefore deserves them completely. To divide our affection with other 'gods' or priorities is to grieve His Spirit and provoke His anger, as He will not tolerate rivals.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 6:10–25

18th Century

Theologian

The Israelites were at the point of quitting their previous nomadic life for a fixed and settled abode in the midst of other nations; they were exc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 6:15

19th Century

Bishop

From off the face of the earth. —Literally, of the ground. Absolute extermination is threatened by the fire of His jealou…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 6:15–19

19th Century

Preacher

Lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth. Ye shall not tempt the LORD your G…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 6:15

17th Century

Pastor

For the Lord your God is a jealous God among you
He was near to them, in the midst of them, his tabernacle being pla…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 6:6–16

17th Century

Minister

Here are means for maintaining and nurturing religion in our hearts and homes.

  1. Meditation. God's words must be laid up in our heart…