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A Pardon with Consequences
Commentators unanimously explain that God's pardon was not a full absolution for the rebellious individuals. Rather, it was a national pardon that prevented the immediate extermination of Israel. While God spared the nation to uphold His covenant, the guilty generation would still face the consequence of their disbelief: they would not enter the Promised Land.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 14:20
19th Century
Bishop
I have pardoned according to your word.— The holiness and justice of the Lord required that punishment should overtake the transgr…
John Calvin
On Numbers 14:20
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said, I have pardoned, according to your word. God signifies that He pardons for His servant Moses’ sake, and makes, as it we…
John Gill
On Numbers 14:20
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said, I have pardoned, according to your word . So as not to kill them utterly as one man: which is an insta…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 14:20–35
17th Century
Minister
The Lord granted Moses' prayer insofar as He did not immediately destroy the congregation. But disbelief in the promise forbids the benefit. Those …