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When your son asks you in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Yahweh our God has commanded you?

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God Welcomes the 'Why' Question

Commentators see the son's question not as defiance, but as a vital opportunity for faith to be passed down. God expects future generations to ask about the meaning behind His commands. This provides a model for parents and leaders to be ready to explain the reasons for their faith, grounding their answers in God's redemptive actions.

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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 6:20

19th Century

Bishop

What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments. — These three words appear for the first time together in…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 6:20–23

19th Century

Preacher

And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God ha…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 6:20

16th Century

Theologian

And when thy son asketh thee. The sole point Moses urges in these verses is that the people should testify their gratitude by obeying the …

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 6:20

17th Century

Pastor

And when your son asks you in time to come
Or "tomorrow" F24 ; that is, in later times, as Jarchi interpr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 6:17–25

17th Century

Minister

Moses gives charge to keep God's commandments. Negligence will ruin us, but we cannot be saved without diligence. It is our interest, as well as ou…

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