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He said, "Behold, I make a covenant: before all your people I will do marvels, such as have not been worked in all the earth, nor in any nation; and all the people among which you are shall see the work of Yahweh; for it is an awesome thing that I do with you.

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A Covenant Renewed

Commentators highlight that this is a gracious renewal of the covenant Israel had broken. God re-establishes the terms: He promises His presence, miraculous aid, and victory over their enemies. In return, Israel must obey His commands, primarily by rejecting idolatry and avoiding alliances with the surrounding nations.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 34:10

18th Century

Theologian

Marvels - Explained in the following verse. Compare 2 Samuel 7:23; Psalms 77:14.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 34:10

19th Century

Bishop

I make a covenant —that is, “I lay down anew the terms of the covenant that I am willing to make with Israel. I will go w…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 34:10

16th Century

Theologian

And he said, Behold, I make a covenant. It is not specified with whom God would make the covenant. Some interpreters,386 theref…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 34:10

17th Century

Pastor

And he said, behold, I will make a covenant
Or renew the covenant before made the people had broke; which on his par…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 34:10–17

17th Century

Minister

The Israelites are commanded to destroy every monument of idolatry, however intricate or costly. They must also refuse all alliance, friendship, or…