申命記 4:7-8 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:5-9

National greatness dependent on obedience to God. In these verses we have a continuation of the address of Moses to the people. He had previously reminded them of incidents which had occurred. He here points out to them the advantageous position they are privileged to occupy, and shows them how to maintain and perpetuate it. He reminds them of the following points:— 1. That theirs was the very special privilege of having God nigh unto them as the Lord their God (see also Deuteronomy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:6-10

A nation's glory. I. A NATION POSSESSING GOD 'S WORD IS SUPREMELY FAVORED . ( Deuteronomy 4:8 .) Even to have such a Law as Israel possessed exalted her to a position of unique greatness. The knowledge of the true God—light on the great principles of conduct-equitable statutes-institutions adapted to promote material, moral, and spiritual well-being. Our own nation is exceptionally favored in the plentiful enjoyment of religious privileges—Bibles, churches, Sabbath... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:7-8

Translate, For what great nation is there that hath gods that draft near to it , as Jehovah our God whenever we call upon him? And what great nation is there that hath righteous statutes and ordinances like this whole Law which I am giving before you this day? (comp. Deuteronomy 33:29 ; Psalms 34:17-20 ; Psalms 145:18 ; 1 Samuel 14:36 ; I Kings 1 Samuel 18:26-29 , 37; James 4:8 ). "True right has its roots in God; and with the obscuration of the knowledge of God, law and right,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 4:7-8

Deuteronomy 4:7-8. So nigh By glorious miracles, by the pledges of his special presence, by the operations of his grace, and particularly by his readiness to hear our prayers, and to give us those succours which we call upon him for. So righteous Whereby he implies that the true greatness of a nation doth not consist in pomp and power, or largeness of empire, as commonly men think, but in the righteousness of its laws. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:1-43

Warning to be obedient (4:1-43)The reason Moses outlined Israel’s history was to show on the one hand that God’s promises did not fail, and on the other that his judgment on disobedience was certain. In view of this, the people were to keep all God’s laws and commandments without altering them to suit themselves. If they modelled their national life in Canaan on these laws, they would benefit themselves and be an example to others (4:1-8).In order that Israel might not forget his laws, God had... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 4:7

what. ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . God = a god, or gods. Hebrew 'Elohim. App-4 . nigh = nigh to help. Compare Psalms 32:9 ; Psalms 34:18 ; Psalms 119:151 ; Psalms 145:18 . Nehemiah 13:4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 4:8

so righteous. See App-15 . Compare 2 Samuel 7:23 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 4:8

Ver. 8. What nation is there so great, &c.— That which constitutes the principal glory of a nation, is a pure worship, sincerely offered to the true God, and a right administration of justice. Upon this principle, what nation was there so great as that of the Jews? For, though their country was but small, and they were often oppressed by enemies who desired their extirpation; yet they recovered themselves, and kept their laws in their worst condition, when, commonly, they best observed... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 4:7

7-9. what nation is there so great—Here he represents their privileges and their duty in such significant and comprehensive terms, as were peculiarly calculated to arrest their attention and engage their interest. The former, their national advantages, are described (Deuteronomy 4:7; Deuteronomy 4:8), and they were twofold: 1. God's readiness to hear and aid them at all times; and 2. the excellence of that religion in which they were instructed, set forth in the "statutes and judgments so... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 4:1-8

1. The appeal to hearken and obey 4:1-8Moses urged the Israelites to "listen to" (Deuteronomy 4:1) and to "obey" (Deuteronomy 4:2; Deuteronomy 4:5-6) the Mosaic Law. "Statutes" (Deuteronomy 4:1) were the permanent basic rules of conduct whereas "judgments" (ordinances, Deuteronomy 4:1) were decisions God revealed in answer to specific needs. The judgments set precedent for future action (e.g., the case of Zelophehad’s daughters).Moses used the illustration of the recent seduction of the... read more