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You shall be blessed above all peoples: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.
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A Distinctive Blessing
Commentators explain that the promise to be "blessed above all peoples" was a comparative one, setting Israel apart from all other nations. This blessing was comprehensive, including not only spiritual advantages like having God's law, but also tangible, temporal blessings that demonstrated God's favor in their daily lives.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
All people. —Literally, all the peoples: i.e., all other states and communities.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thou shalt be blessed above all people Even with temporal blessings, besides those of a religious kind; they having …
Presbyterian
We are in danger of having fellowship with the works of darkness if we take pleasure in fellowship with those who do such works. Whatever brings us…
