Matthew 4:10. Get thee hence. A single word, ‘begone,' ‘avaunt,' expressing abhorrence of both person and proposal.

Satan. Addressed by name, having spoken in his true character as ‘adversary.' For, giving a reason for rejecting the proposal, and also for his going hence, from the presence of One who instead of rendering worship, could claim it.

It is written (Deuteronomy 6:13).

Thou shalt worship, etc. The two clauses taken together forbid every kind of religious homage to any other than Jehovah God. When Jesus of Nazareth permitted religious adoration of himself, he virtually declared that He was Jehovah our God. Tempted yet sinless, hungry yet Divine, He is ready to sympathize with us and able to succor us.

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Old Testament