Deuteronomy 26:16-27:26 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

Two things Moses here urges to enforce all these precepts:?1. That they were the commands of God, Deut. 26:16. They were not the dictates of his own wisdom, nor were they enacted by any authority of his own, but infinite wisdom framed them, and the power of the King of kings made them binding to them: ?The Lord thy God commands thee, therefore thou art bound in duty and gratitude to obey him, and it is at thy peril if thou disobey. They are his laws, therefore thou shalt do them, for to that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16

This day the Lord thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments ,.... These are the words of Moses, as Aben Ezra rightly observes, and refer not only to the laws last mentioned, but to all others which he had repeated, or the Lord by him had ordered to be observed, recorded in this book: and though it is very probable Moses had been several days repeating former laws, and acquainting them with new ones; yet this being the last day, in which the whole account was finished,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:16

Verse 16 16.This day the Lord thy God. He again reminds them that God is the author of the Law, in order that His majesty should the more impress them; and not only so, but that, since the Law was specially delivered to them, its observation was the more enjoined upon them. Hence he exhorts them earnestly to apply their hearts to those things which God had enjoined them to keep, because men grow careless in their duties, unless they are often stirred up. For, undoubtedly, God indirectly rebukes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-19

Looking up for the blessing. The interests of the dependent classes, "the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow," being considered and secured by the tithing of the third year, the Jew was directed then to look up for the Divine blessing on the land. The tithe was first paid, and then the blessing sought. I. SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE SHOULD BE THE PRELIMINARY OF SUPPLICATION FOR BLESSING , AND NOT CONDITIONED UPON IT . There is a temptation to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16

This day . This refers generally to the time when this discourse was delivered. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

Moses winds up his address by a solemn admonition to the people to keep and observe the laws and commandments which the Lord by him had laid upon them, reminding them that they had entered into covenant with God, and had thereby pledged themselves to obedience to all that he had enjoined, as he on his part had pledged himself to be their Benefactor, who would fulfill to them all his gracious promises, and would exalt them above all the nations of the earth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

The golden chain. The end of the career of Moses was drawing nigh. Nothing could be more natural than that he should gather up all his powers to remind the people of their solemn vows, and to repeat in their hearing the sum and substance of that code which was to regulate their personal life, their religious service, and their judicial procedure. Having done this, he closes with a brief but very earnest appeal to the people's heart and conscience. In it there is much that has, primarily,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

Avouching extraordinary. A wonderful sight! Israel and God exchanging pledges, plighting troth, "avouching" fidelity each to the other. The people, by the heed they had given to Moses' exposition of the Law, perhaps by signs made as he proceeded, had avouched their willingness to abide in the covenant. God, in turn, had renewed his promises and pledges towards them. The covenant thus renewed was the same in essentials as that made with believers. I. COVENANT WITH GOD INVOLVES ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

The spiritual creation. In the creation of the material world, "God spake, and it was done." But in dealing with rebellious men, obedience does not spontaneously follow on command. God has called into existence a substance that cannot arbitrarily be controlled—a human will. Therefore, to gain loyal response from human nature, God makes known himself as infinitely worthy of man's regard, indicates his authority, and sets forth the high advantages of his friendship. The largest obedience is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

A brief and earnest exhortation by way of conclusion to the second and longest discourse of the book.Deuteronomy 26:17Thou hast avouched - literally, “made to say:” so also in the next verse. The sense is: “Thou hast given occasion to the Lord to say that He is thy God,” i. e. by promising that He shall be so. Compare Exodus 24:7; Joshua 24:14-25, read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 26:16-19

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