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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 11:17

He shut up the heaven . "The heaven conceived as a womb" (Schulz); cf. Genesis 16:2 . The want of rain was regarded as a sign of the Divine displeasure and as a curse ( 1 Kings 8:35 ; Zechariah 14:17 ; Revelation 11:6 ). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 11:16-17

Deuteronomy 11:16-17. That your heart be not deceived By the specious pretence of idolaters, persuading you that they enjoy fruitful seasons, and other temporal blessings, as a reward for their worship. And he shut up the heaven Withhold rain from you, which will be a sore judgment, quickly bringing a famine, whereby you will be wasted and consumed. Here, and elsewhere, heaven is compared to a great store-house, wherein God lays up his treasures of dew and rain, (Job 38:22,) the doors... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 11:1-32

What God demands of Israel (10:12-11:32)In summary, Moses’ instruction to Israel as a people was that they were to fear, obey, love and serve God, in the assurance that he desired only their good (12-13). He had chosen them in mercy, and he wanted them likewise to show mercy to others. They were to have humble purity of heart and genuine love, both in their relations with him and in their relations with others (14-20). They were not to be arrogant or boastful, but were to remember their humble... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 11:13-21

One of the Phylacteries. See note on Deuteronomy 6:4-9 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 11:17

shut up. The power of the Creator thus manifested. Compare 1 Kings 8:35 .James 5:17 . land = ground. Hebrew ' adamah . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 11:16

Ver. 16. That your heart be not deceived— They were in danger of being seduced into an imitation of their neighbours, by the specious colours they put upon their idolatry; as, the antiquity of it, universal consent, the pretence of directing their worship to the supreme God, and that they enjoyed fruitful seasons and other temporal blessings, as a reward for their worship. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 11:1-32

The consequences of obedience and disobedience ch. 11The section of Deuteronomy dealing with general stipulations of the covenant ends as it began, with an exhortation to covenant loyalty (Deuteronomy 5:1-5; cf. Deuteronomy 4:32-40)."This chapter is to be understood as a re-emphasis of these principles [that were to govern Israel’s life] before the detailed laws of the so-called Deuteronomic Code (Deuteronomy 12:1 to Deuteronomy 26:19) are presented." [Note: Thompson, p. 151.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 11:13-21

Moses held out the blessings for obeying God as an additional motivation. God would send rain on the land (Deuteronomy 11:14) that would result in productivity (Deuteronomy 11:15)."The first priority is . . . given to Scripture as the means of teaching the greatness and grace of God [to the next generation, Deuteronomy 11:18-19]." [Note: Sailhamer, p. 445.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 11:1-32

Practical Exhortations (concluded)Some injunctions to obedience, with the blessing it entails, and the curse that follows disobedience.1. Therefore] There should be no break here: see on Deuteronomy 10:22. 2. Seen the chastisement] i.e. experienced for yourselves the discipline or instruction of the Lord. The word refers not only to the punishment of the Egyptians but’ also to the experiences of the Israelites. 6. There is no mention here of Korah: see on Numbers 16.10, 11. The fields in Egypt... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Deuteronomy 11:16

(16) Take heed to yourselves—i.e., when you are satisfied. (Comp. Deuteronomy 8:10-11.) read more