I will write on the tables — Tho' the tables were broken, because they broke his commandment, they were now renewed, in proof that his wrath was turned away. And thus God's writing his law in our inward parts, is the surest proof of our reconciliation to him.... [ Continue Reading ]
This following history comes in manifestly by way of parenthesis, as may appear from Deuteronomy 10:10, where he returns to his former discourse; and it seems to be here inserted as an evidence of God's gracious answer to Moses's prayers, and of his reconciliation to the people, notwithstanding thei... [ Continue Reading ]
At that time — About that time, that is, when I was come down from the mount, as was said, Deuteronomy 10:5. To stand before the Lord — A phrase used concerning the prophets, 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 18:15, this being the posture of ministers. Hence the angels are said to stand, 2 Chronicles 18:18; Luk... [ Continue Reading ]
The Lord is his inheritance — That is, the Lord's portion, namely, tithes and offerings, which belong to God, are given by him to the Levites for their subsistence, from generation to generation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Take thy journey before the people — 'Twas fit that he who had saved them from ruin by his intercession, should have the conduct and command of them. And herein he was a type of Christ, who, as he ever lives to make intercession for us, so has all power in heaven and in earth.... [ Continue Reading ]
What doth he require — By way of duty and gratitude for such amazing mercies.... [ Continue Reading ]
The heaven — The airy and starry heaven. The heaven of heavens — The highest or third heaven, called the heaven of heavens for its eminency. All that therein is — With all creatures and all men, which being all his, he might have chosen what nation he pleased to be his people.... [ Continue Reading ]
To love them — He shews that God had no particular obligation to their fathers, any more than to other persons or people, all being equally his creatures, and that his choice of them out of and above all others, proceeded only from God's good pleasure.... [ Continue Reading ]
Circumcise — Rest not in your bodily circumcision, but seriously set upon that substantial work which is signified thereby: cleanse your hearts from all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, fitly compared to the foreskin, which if not cut off, made persons profane, unclean and odious in the si... [ Continue Reading ]
Regardeth not persons — Whether Jews or Gentiles, but deals justly and equally with all sorts of men; and as whosoever fears and obeys him shall be accepted, so all incorrigible transgressors shall be severely punished, and you no less than other people: therefore do not flatter yourselves as if God... [ Continue Reading ]
He doth execute — That is, plead their cause, and give them right against their potent adversaries, and therefore he expects you should do so too.... [ Continue Reading ]
To him shalt thou cleave — With firm confidence, true affection, and constant obedience.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thy praise — The object and matter of thy praise, as Exodus 15:2, whom thou shouldest ever praise.... [ Continue Reading ]