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"It shall be, when Yahweh shall bring you into the land of the Canaanite, as he swore to you and to your fathers, and shall give it you,

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Obedience Follows Grace

Commentators note that the command to obey is prefaced by a reminder of God's faithfulness. The laws that follow are not a means to earn the land, but a grateful response to God fulfilling His sworn promise to Abraham's descendants. Obedience flows from God's grace, not the other way around.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 13:11

19th Century

Bishop

The land of the Canaanites. — Either their superior importance or their genealogical position (Genesis 10:15) caused t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 13:11

16th Century

Theologian

And it shall be when the Lord shall bring thee. He proceeds with what was touched upon in the beginning of the chapter regarding the conse…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 13:11

17th Century

Pastor

And it shall be when the Lord shall bring you into the land of the Canaanites

Put for al…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 13:11–16

17th Century

Minister

The firstlings of animals not used in sacrifice were to be exchanged for others used for that purpose, or they were to be destroyed. Our souls are …