Deuteronomy 26:17 NKJV,NLT

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 26:17

Thou hast avouched the Lord this day to be thy God ,.... Said, affirmed, protested, and in the most solemn manner declared, that the Lord was their God, and him only; and that they would have no other God, nor worship, serve, or obey any other. The Lord is the God of all mankind, as he is the Creator and Preserver of them, and was of the people of Israel in a peculiar manner, they being chosen, redeemed, and privileged by him above all others; and especially is of his elect in Christ among... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:17

Thou hast avouched the Lord - The people avouch - publicly declare, that they have taken Jehovah to be their God. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:17

Verse 17 17.Thou hast avouched the Lord (231) He shews them from the consequence that nothing can be better or more desirable for them than to embrace God’s Law; for nothing can be more honorable to ourselves than to give to God His due honor, and to exalt His glory to its due preeminence. Moses declares that, if the Israelites submit themselves to the Law, this will be, as it were, to place Him in His rightful dignity; and he promises that the fruit of it will return to them, for that God, on... 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 26:16-19

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:17

Thou hast avouched , etc.; literally, Thou hast caused Jehovah this day to say to be a God unto thee ; i . e . thou hast given occasion to him to declare himself to be thy God, and (as a consequence of this) that thou shouldest walk in his ways and keep his commandments. In declaring that he was their God, he virtually declared also that they were to be wholly obedient to him. read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-19

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:17

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