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A Land of Blessing
Commentators explain that this vivid description of a fertile, well-watered land was meant to inspire gratitude and obedience. Unlike Egypt, which required intense human labor for irrigation, God promised a land that He Himself would water. This incredible gift was designed to encourage the Israelites to trust and serve the God who so richly provided for them.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 8:7–9
18th Century
Theologian
See (Exodus 3:8) note, and the contrast expressed in (Deuteronomy 11:10–11), between Palestine and Egypt.
The physic…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 8:7
19th Century
Bishop
For the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land. —The description in this and the following verses is most attractive…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 8:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a…
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 8:7
16th Century
Theologian
For the Lord thy God. We can briefly summarize the words and the matter. He almost sets before their eyes a dwelling place full of wealth …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 8:7
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord your God brings you into a good land
The land of Canaan, abounding with good things after enumerated, a…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 8:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Obedience must be:
- Careful, to observe and do;
- Universal, to do all the commandments; and
- From a good principle, wit…