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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 9:6

Ver. 6. Understand, therefore, that—not—for thy righteousness— Moses repeats three times, in this and the foregoing verse, the same thing; because he well knew the heart of man so prone to vanity, and the character of the Israelites so self-prepossessed. Nothing was more important than to convince them that God gave them not the land of Canaan for their own righteousness or piety, or for any merit which was in them; so far from it, they are declared to be a very refractory and obstinate people.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 9:7

Ver. 7. Remember—how thou provokedst the Lord thy God— The following expressions are very energetic: we evidently see in them the design of Moses to mortify the pride of the Israelites, by giving them an humbling view of their various rebellions and murmurings. Also, in the next verse, should undoubtedly be read even: even in Horeb; for the expression is emphatical, painting in the strongest colours their obstinacy, who, even amidst the display of the mightiest miracles, could provoke the Lord... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 9:9

Ver. 9. I neither did eat bread nor drink water— Dr. Shaw observes, that "the eastern nations in general are great eaters of bread; it being computed that three persons in four live entirely upon it, or, at least, upon such compositions as are made of barley or wheat flour. Frequent mention is made of this simple diet in the Holy Scriptures; where the flesh of animals, though sometimes it may be included in the eating of bread, or making a meal, is not often recorded. See Genesis 18:5; Gen... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 9:7

7. Remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the Lord—To dislodge from their minds any presumptuous idea of their own righteousness, Moses rehearses their acts of disobedience and rebellion committed so frequently, and in circumstances of the most awful and impressive solemnity, that they had forfeited all claims to the favor of God. The candor and boldness with which he gave, and the patient submission with which the people bore, his recital of charges so discreditable to their national... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 9:8

8. Also in Horeb—rather, "even in Horeb," where it might have been expected they would have acted otherwise. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 9:12

12-29. Arise, get thee down quickly from hence; for thy people . . . have corrupted themselves—With a view to humble them effectually, Moses proceeds to particularize some of the most atrocious instances of their infidelity. He begins with the impiety of the golden calf—an impiety which, while their miraculous emancipation from Egypt, the most stupendous displays of the Divine Majesty that were exhibited on the adjoining mount, and the recent ratification of the covenant by which they engaged... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 9:1-6

Moses explained the reasons God was giving Canaan to the Israelites. In addition to God’s promises to the patriarchs (Deuteronomy 9:5), God was using Israel as a broom to sweep away the spiritually and morally polluted Canaanites. Israel was His instrument of judgment. The people of God should not conclude that their righteousness was what merited God’s blessing. Essentially they were a stubborn people (Deuteronomy 9:6), unresponsive to God’s will, as the Canaanites had been. The expression... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 9:1-11

Warning against self-righteousness 9:1-10:11"From a literary standpoint Deuteronomy 9:1 to Deuteronomy 10:11 is a travel narrative much like Deuteronomy 1:6 to Deuteronomy 3:29, with which, in fact, it shares much in common. For example, both are introduced (Deuteronomy 1:1-5; Deuteronomy 9:1-6) and concluded (Deuteronomy 3:29; Deuteronomy 10:11) by a setting in the plains of Moab in anticipation of the conquest of Canaan." [Note: Merrill, Deuteronomy, p. 189.] This pericope contains the second... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 9:7-24

Moses provided ample evidence of Israel’s stubbornness. Again he called the Israelites to remember their past (Deuteronomy 9:7). He gave their rebellion at Horeb extended attention in this address because it was a very serious offense. They followed reception of God’s greatest blessing, the revelation of Himself and His will, with immediate apostasy."The very finger of God [Deuteronomy 9:10]. This is a double figure of speech (1) in which God is ascribed human features (anthropomorphism) and... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 9:1-29

Practical Exhortations (continued)The rebellions and provocations of the wilderness are recalled, to show the people that it is not of their own merit that they are to inherit the promises, nor by their own strength that they are to dispossess the inhabitants of Canaan, but by the grace and power of God.8. Also in Horeb] Even at Horeb, in view of those awe-inspiring tokens of the divine majesty, and at the very time when the Law was being promulgated, the people corrupted themselves: see Exodus... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 9:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 9:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 9:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 9:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 9:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 9:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 9:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 9:1-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 9:7-24

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 9:1-29

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