The major event was the verbal communication of divine revelation from moses to the people of israel 1. It is not an in depth study but more of a set of questions to motivate each of us to read. Hear, israel, the decrees and laws i declare in your hearing today. When tempted by satan to shortcut the cross by bowing down to worship the devil, jesus answered satan from deuteronomy 6. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 14. These be the words which moses spake in the last encampment of the israelites, which was in the plains of moab, there being now but two months before the death of moses, and their passage into the land of canaan. The book tells us in several places that moses was the author 1. If you can afford more than one commentary on deuteronomy, this one is well worth considering. For although when such a sign or wonder foretold did not follow or come to pass, it was a sign of a false prophet, yet when it did come to pass, it was no sufficient sign of a true one, especially, in such a case. Chapter fourteen what is the true meaning of deuteronomy 16. Deuteronomy chapter 18 coffmans commentary of the new.
Peter craigies the book of deuteronomy was one of the first of the commentaries in the new international commentary of the old testament nicot, having been published in 1976. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the history and future of the israelite people. If there arise among you a prophetthe special counsels which follow arose out of the general precept contained in deuteronomy 12. Israel was told to contend in battle to receive gods gifts at deuteronomy 2.
Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of the same axioms. Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, chapter , by dr. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of deuteronomy in the bible new international version. Deuteronomy chapter verse by verse bible commentary. Another person wrote the beginning of the book deuteronomy 1. Chapters 14 of the book set the stage by recounting key moments in israels journey from mount horeb sinai to the plains of moab, across the jordan from the longpromised land. Deuteronomy chapter coffmans commentary of the new. Theme verses of deuteronomy i call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that i have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse.
Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 1. Questions from the book of deuteronomy bibleforums. It happened in the fortieth year, in the eleventh month, on the first day of. Thou shalt not hearken to that prophet not receive his doctrine, though the sign come to pass. During world war ii she spent 21 months in a japanese concentration camp as a prisoner. As we come to the book of deuteronomy, i should remind you that this is the last book of the pentateuch. Care is taken that the priests entangle not themselves with the affairs of this life, nor enrich themselves with the wealth of this world. That is the question we will address in this chapter. The book of deuteronomy begins by saying, these are the words which moses spoke to all israel beyond the jordan in the wilderness. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are. Im assuming you are really seeking an answer and not just bringing this forward in an attempt to embarrass people who believe in scripture. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on. Chuck misslers expositional commentary on the book of deuteronomy, available from the khouse resource center. Deuteronomy 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of josiah, or even later. Deuteronomy 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Read deuteronomy 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of deuteronomy, along with psalms and isaiah, reveals much about the attributes of god. The book of deuteronomy is the most important book in the old testament from the standpoint of gods revelation to man. Deuteronomy niv worshiping other gods if a prophet, bible.
The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries, 1974. These books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. This is a question and answer study of the book of deuteronomy to help keep us in the word. In 1934 annie became a missionary in china with oms. And shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house thou shalt have religion at home, as well as in the temple and tabernacle.
David guzik commentary on deuteronomy describes the command to the israelites to keep the worship of god pure and undefiled from idolatry. Here he cautions against the rise of idolatry among themselves. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. In the close of the foregoing chapter he had cautioned them against the peril that might arise from their predecessors the canaanites. If they then say, come, let us worship other godsgods you have not known before 3 do not listen to them. When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them.
For those seeking a good introductory level commentary on the book of deuteronomy, the commentary by thompson in the tyndale series is the best place to begin. Commentaries emphasize that the book of deuteronomy is a book of instruction. Deuteronomy 1226, the deuteronomic code, is the oldest part of the book and the core around which the rest developed. Summary of the book of deuteronomy deuteronomy is a book containing four sermons that moses gave to the people before entering the promised land. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments. Deuteronomy is one of the greatest books of the old testament. Chapter 6 begins a new unit in deuteronomy that runs until 11. Yes, our salvation is conditioned upon our obedience. Moses embraces the task of persuasion as enthusiastically as he embraces the task of instruction. An introductory address delivered by moses on the plains of moab, containing a recapitulation of the principal events of the history and closing with a solemn charge of obedience and faithfulness to god.
Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. By the pretence of friendship and relation, deuteronomy. Throughout the book, moses is teaching the people of israel what god has called him to teach. Moses spent this last part of his time in laying before them an account of their travels, and of the many singular providences, mercies, and judgments which had.
Thus, it is directly quoted over 40 times in the new testament exceeded only by psalms and isaiah, with many more allusions to its content. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. That story is in the book of numbers chapters and 14. Commentaries for deuteronomy chapter 18 a provision respecting levites. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy 16 and more. Deuteronomy commentary john gills exposition on the.
And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death. If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, mark. Deuteronomy, new living translation nlt the bible app. Unlike some of the commentaries in the nicot, craigies is, in my estimation, one that is primarily beneficial for the beginning student. And when thou walkest by the way thou shalt be religious abroad as well as at home, and not be ashamed to own god wheresoever thou art. The greek word deutero means two or second, and nomion is law. Deuteronomy commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Geneva study bible commentary on deuteronomy chapter. All scripture is given by inspiration of god we can see in the old as well as in the new testament that moses is considered to be the author of deuteronomy and therefore the.
The teachings of moses in deuteronomy are continue reading bible study. Here is a strong warning concerning a false prophet or a dreamer. As we seek the answer to this question, we will apply the rules of bible study that are listed in chapter one of this book. If you need a refresher on the place of the shema in daily jewish life, do make certain to read the commentary on deuteronomy 6. Deuteronomy chapter 14 matthew henry complete commentary. The events of the book took place over very few days prior to his death and the entering in to the land of canaan. Deuteronomy with mans obligation to obey god today. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Deuteronomy chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. The book of deuteronomy, chapter king james bible.
A true prophet brings messages from god to gods people. The unity of the pentateuch and the fact that moses is the author of it have often been denied since the 19th century. Deuteronomy chapter explained discover the 66 books. Suppose there are prophets among you or those who dream dreams about the future, and they promise you signs or miracles, 2 and the predicted signs or miracles occur. Deuteronomy commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Chapter teaches the sanctity of gods name by warning israel against three types of persons as noted above.
Moses is still upon that necessary subject concerning the peril of idolatry. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. There are false prophets who proclaim to the world that they are. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Deuteronomy bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Think of deuteronomy as a sequelslashremake of the rest of the hebrew bible up until this point. How to explain, in todays ethics, deuteronomy quora. Deuteronomy 5 new international version niv the ten commandments.
Moses is back, and once again were talking about the. The probable reason for the satanic attack upon the book of deuteronomy is that the lord jesus christ quoted exclusively from this book in beating back satans temptation. Verses 68 and if a levite come from any of thy gates out of all israel, where he sojourneth, and come with all the desire of his soul unto the place which jehovah shall choose. Deuteronomy a2 classic bible study guide 2 introduction the book consists of four parts. Can someone learn about god by reading the book of mormon. This chapter is a polemic against idolatry at all levels of religious, as well as, civic life. In the close of the foregoing chapter he had cautioned them against the. I suspect the latter, but i will give you the benefit of the doubt with my answer. You must not do any work that day, neither you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your servants male or female nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your animals. Schneider says the emphasis in deuteronomy is on gods love for his people. Deuteronomy 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. While that is true, deuteronomy is also a book of preaching.
Deuteronomy is also a book of note, because it was a useful book of reminder and preparation for jesus. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter. It is a series of mitzvot commands to the israelites regarding how they ought to conduct themselves in canaan, the land promised by yahweh, god of israel. The first five books in the bible were written by moses and they are called the pentateuch. Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, by dr. These are all of the chapters of the book of deuteronomy.
In this chapter three situations are discussed, in each of which, israel was. Deuteronomy bible commentary matthew henry concise. In its introduction to the book of deuteronomy, the pulpit commentary says. If there arise among you a prophetthe special counsels which. The lord doesnt let moses enter the promised land, and the israelites get a guy named joshua to lead them in their battles. We will come to understand the true meaning of deuteronomy 16 by letting the scriptures interpret the scriptures. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In this chapter he cautions them against the rise of idolatry from among themselves. Finally, in chapters 34, moses leaves the people with a farewell song and blesses them. Moses was the author of the first 5 books of the bible.
Deuteronomy 14 living all of your life for the lord a. The book of deuteronomy concentrates on events that took place in the final weeks of moses life. Kalland, deuteronomy, in deuteronomy 2 samuel, vol. Deuteronomy chapter new international version 1 if a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, 2 and if the sign or wonder spoken of takes place, and the prophet says, let us follow other gods gods you have not known and let us worship them, 3 you must not listen to the words of. We will be using the hcsb holman christian standard bible to get the questions from, so if the wording is different from what some of you may be reading, this is. In his temptation in the wilderness, it seems obvious that jesus meditated on deuteronomy because in answering satan, he quoted from it three times. The book of deuteronomy sets firm within our minds the conditional will of god for man to be obedient in order to receive his gifts. Verses 1 3 now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which jehovah your god commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.
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