deuteronomy-29:17-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-17

These verses are not a parenthesis, as in the Authorized Version. Deuteronomy 29:18 is connected, not with Deuteronomy 29:15 , but with Deuteronomy 29:17 ; there should be a full stop at the end of Deuteronomy 29:15 . Their idols ; literally, their blocks or logs ( גִלוּלִים , from גָלַל , to roll something too heavy to be carried), a term of contempt used frequently in Scripture of idols. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-21

The lying hope. We have here— I. INEXCUSABLE UNBELIEF . ( Deuteronomy 29:16-18 .) The man who, turning from Jehovah, went after the gods by the nations, was doubly inexcusable. 1. The true God had been revealed to him. 2. The worthlessness of heathen idols had been demonstrated. He had the light, and could compare it with the darkness of the nations around. If not himself, a witness of God's mighty works in Egypt and in the desert, he had heard of them from his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-29

The summons to renew the covenant is enforced by a fresh exposition of the evil and danger of apostasy from the Lord. This is introduced by a reference to the experience which the people already had of idolatry in Egypt, and among the nations with whom they had come in contact during their march through the wilderness, from which they must have learned the utter worthlessness of all idols, that they were no gods, but only wood and stone, read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:18

Lest there should be among you ; rather, See that there be not among you , etc. The part. פֵן , lest , at the beginning of a sentence, sometimes implies a prohibition or dissuasion, as Job 32:13 , "say not;" Isaiah 36:18 ," beware of saying" (Gesenius, Noldius in voc .). Gall . The Hebrew word so rendered ( ראֹשׁ ) is supposed by Gesenius to be the poppy plant, by Celsius to be the hemlock (it is so rendered, Hosea 10:4 ; Amos 6:12 , and by AE dman to be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:19

That he bless himself in his heart ;—congratulate himself— saying, I shall have peace — i.e; all shall be well with me—though—rather, for— I walk in the imagination of mine heart ; literally, in the firmness or hardness of my heart , ( שְׁרִירוּת , from שָׁרַר , to twist together, to be tough or firm); the word is always used in a bad sense in Hebrew, though not in Aramaic (cf. Psalms 81:13 (12) ; Jeremiah 3:17 ; Jeremiah 7:24 ; Jeremiah 9:13 (14) ; Jeremiah 11:8... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:17

Idols - See the margin, “dungy gods;” i. e. clods or stocks which can be rolled about (compare Leviticus 26:30). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:18

The word here and in Deuteronomy 32:32 rendered “gall,” is in Hosea 10:4 translated “hemlock.” It is the name of a plant of intense bitterness, and of quick growth; and is therefore repeatedly used in conjunction with “wormwood” (compare Jeremiah 9:15; Lamentations 3:19; Amos 6:12), to express figuratively the nature and effects of sin (compare the marginal references.). The herb is probably the poppy. Hence, the “water” (i. e. juice) “of gall” Jeremiah 8:14; Jeremiah 23:15 would be opium. This... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:19

Compare on the thought Jeremiah 23:17. The secret and presumptuous sinner is meant who flatters himself that all is well and will be well with him, since he follows his own devices and prospers. Compare Psalms 73:11 ff.To add drunkenness to thirst - The sense is probably: “Himself, drinking iniquity like water, Job 15:16, he corrupts and destroys others who are thirsting for it or prone to it.”The sense of the whole passage from Deuteronomy 29:16 onward to Deuteronomy 29:20 may be exhibited... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 29:18

Deuteronomy 29:18. Lest there be among you man or woman These words are to be considered as connected with Deuteronomy 29:14-15, and as signifying the end for which he engaged them to renew their covenant with God, that none of them might revolt from him to serve other gods. Lest there should be a root An evil heart inclining you to such cursed idolatry, and bringing forth bitter fruits: or rather, some secret or subtle apostate from the true God and his religion, secretly lurking and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 29:19

Deuteronomy 29:19. The words of this curse This oath and execration, wherein he swore he would keep covenant with God, and that with a curse pronounced against himself if he did not perform it. Bless himself Flatter himself in his own eyes with vain hopes, as if God did not mind such things, and either could not, or would not punish them. Peace Safety and prosperity. My own heart Though I do not follow God’s command, but my own devices. To add drunkenness to thirst The words may... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 29:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 29:19

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