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For I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your borders; neither shall any man desire your land when you go up to appear before Yahweh, your God, three times in the year.

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God's Sovereign Protection

Commentators emphasize that God's protection here is uniquely profound. He promises not just to defend Israel's borders, but to miraculously control the very desires of their enemies. Scholars like John Gill explain this as a powerful display of God's sovereignty, showing He holds the hearts and thoughts of all people in His hands, ensuring Israel's safety while they worship.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 34:12–27

18th Century

Theologian

The precepts contained in these verses are, for the most part, identical in substance with some of those which follow the Ten Commandments and are …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 34:24

19th Century

Bishop

I will ... enlarge your borders. —The promise of “a land” for his posterity made by God to Abraham was twofold. At first it was th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 34:24

17th Century

Pastor

For I will cast out the nations before you
Who are particularly mentioned, (Exodus 34:11) and therefore …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 34:18–27

17th Century

Minister

Once a week they must rest, even in plowing time and in harvest. All worldly business must give way to that holy rest; even harvest work will prosp…