Deuteronomy 32:46

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-52

Here is, I. The solemn delivery of this song to the children of Israel, Deut. 32:44, 45. Moses spoke it to as many as could hear him, while Joshua, in another assembly, at the same time, delivered it to as many as his voice would reach. Thus coming to them from the mouth of both their governors, Moses who was laying down the government, and Joshua who was taking it up, they would see they were both in the same mind, and that, though they changed their commander, there was no change in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:46

And he said unto them ,.... By way of exhortation: set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day ; it was not enough to hear them, but they were to lay them up in their hearts, and retain them in their memories; and not only so, but reflect on them in their minds, and closely apply to the consideration of them, and get the true knowledge and sense of them, and put it in practice: which ye shall command your children to observe, to do all the words of this law ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 32:46

Set your hearts unto all the words - Another proof that all these awful denunciations of Divine wrath, though delivered in an absolute form, were only declaratory of what God would do If they rebelled against him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:19-47

Vengeance and recompense. The reasonableness of the Divine jealousy being shown already, we can have little difficulty in recognizing the further reasonableness of the Divine vengeance. Paul's treatment of the question is concise and conclusive. "Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man). God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?" ( Romans 3:5 , Romans 3:6 ). Vengeance is recognized, therefore, as belonging to God's justice, which shall be called into play... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Moses, having composed this song, came, accompanied by Joshua, and they together spoke it in the hearing of the people; after which Moses took occasion to urge upon them anew the importance of keeping the commandments of God. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Life at stake! This paragraph-concerning which Keil is probably right in his surmise, that it proceeds from an editor's hand—sets before us in a quiet and incidental way, one of the most important transitions Israel had yet experienced. We have seen in Deuteronomy 31:7 , Deuteronomy 31:8 , that Moses gave Joshua a charge, and told him that he must lead the people into the Promised Land. After that came the utterance of this song. When it was uttered, Joshua stood side by side with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Religion a reality. The bulk of men treat religion as if it were a fancy or a myth. They deem it useful for the sick, the aged, and the dying. But for the healthful man and the active man of business it is voted a bore. Now, Moses puts religion in its right place when he declares it vital to human interests—vital, in the highest and largest sense. "It is your life." I. THE OBJECTS ABOUT WHICH RELIGION TREATS ARE REAL , NOT SHADOWY . "It is not a vain thing." The eye... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:46

(Cf. Deuteronomy 6:7 ; Deuteronomy 11:19 .) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:44-52

These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal references. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 32:46-47

Deuteronomy 32:46-47. Set your hearts unto all the words, &c. Having concluded his prophetic song or hymn, he addressed himself afresh to them in a pathetical exhortation, to weigh and remember well the contents of it, and seriously to improve it, in a hearty and careful observance of the laws he had given them, and by training up their children in the same obedience. It is not a vain thing It is not an unprofitable or contemptible work I advise you to do, but well worthy of your most... read more

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