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Scripture's Supreme Authority
Commentators highlight that this verse establishes God's written Word as the supreme authority for leaders and believers. Charles Ellicott notes that while Moses spoke with God face-to-face, Joshua and all who follow find their blessing by studying and obeying the written Word. Matthew Henry adds that no person's status or power places them above God's law.
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Joshua
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 1:8
19th Century
Bishop
Thou shalt meditate therein day and night ... then thou shalt make thy way prosperous. —These words are taken up again in…
John Calvin
On Joshua 1:8
16th Century
Theologian
This book of the Law, etc. Assiduous meditation on the Law is also commanded. This is because whenever study is interrupted, even for a sh…
John Gill
On Joshua 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth
He was often to read it, frequently repeat it, and speak of …
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 1:5–9
17th Century
Minister
Joshua is to make the law of God his rule. He is charged to meditate on it day and night, that he might understand it. Whatever affairs of this wor…