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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 32:51-52

Deuteronomy 32:51-52. Because ye trespassed God reminds him of the sin he had committed long before, and this Moses records as an acknowledgment, made at his death, of God’s justice, and a warning to all people not to distrust or disobey the voice of God. It is good for the holiest of men to die repenting even of their early sins. Yet thou shalt see the land And see it as the earnest of that better country, which is only seen with the eye of faith. What is death to him who has a believing... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:48-52

The blessing of Moses (32:48-33:29)As God had announced earlier, the time for Moses to die had come (48-52; see Numbers 27:12-14). The prophetic blessings that he gave Israel before he died foresaw the favours that God would give the various tribes. But first Moses recalled the giving of the law at Sinai. God appeared in flaming majesty, bursting forth in glory brighter than the rising sun. Accompanying him were multitudes of heavenly servants who carry out God’s purposes in the lives of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:52

52. thou shalt see the land, but thou shalt not go thither— ( :-). Notwithstanding so severe a disappointment, not a murmur of complaint escapes his lips. He is not only resigned but acquiescing; and in the near prospect of his death, he pours forth the feelings of his devout heart in sublime strains and eloquent blessings. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 32:45-52

C. Narrative interlude 32:45-52This narrative section of Deuteronomy relates a final exhortation that Moses gave the Israelites and an announcement of his death that he received from the Lord. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 32:48-52

2. The announcement of Moses’ death 32:48-52The same day Moses gave his song to the Israelites God directed him to prepare for his death (Deuteronomy 32:48; cf. Numbers 27:12-14). Mt. Nebo is one of the peaks in the Abarim range that stands to the east of the Arabah northeast of the Dead Sea. This mountain range runs generally from north to south. People in that culture associated heights with nearness to deity, so perhaps both Aaron and Moses died and were buried on mountains to symbolize... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 32:1-52

The Song of MosesThe theme of this noble Song is the goodness of Jehovah in choosing Israel and bringing them into a rich land. When they provoke Him with their forgetfulness and unfaithfulness, He disciplines them. But He does not utterly reject them; when they repent He takes part with them against their enemies and delivers them. It will be observed that the exodus begins and concludes with a Song of Moses: see Exodus 15:1-18. Psalms 90 is also attributed to him.1-6. Heaven and earth are... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:1-52

THE SONG AND BLESSING OF MOSES(A) THE SONG OF MOSESDeuteronomy 32:1-52CRITICS have debated the date, authorship, and history of this song. For the present purpose it is sufficient, perhaps, to refer to the statement on these points in the note below.But in discussing the meaning and contents of the song the differences referred to cause no difficulties. On any supposition the time and circumstances, whether assumed as present, or actually and really present to the prophet’s mind, can clearly be... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Deuteronomy 32:44-52

3. The Blessing of Moses CHAPTERS 32:44-33:29 1. Introduction (Deuteronomy 32:44-52 ) 2. Jehovah’s manifestation (Deuteronomy 33:1-5 ) 3. The blessing of Reuben, Judah and Levi (Deuteronomy 33:6-11 ) 4. The blessing of Benjamin and Joseph (Deuteronomy 33:12-17 ) 5. The blessing of Zebulon and Issachar (Deuteronomy 33:18-19 ) 6. The blessing of Gad, Dan, Nephtali and Asher (Deuteronomy 33:20-25 ) 7. Happy art thou, O Israel! (Deuteronomy 33:26-29 ) Moses and Joshua (same as... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 32:1-52

GOD: MAJESTIC AND FAITHFUL (vs.l-4) In these four verses the introduction of this song of Moses is both magnificent and beautiful. The heavens and the earth are called to hear the faithful words from the mouth of the Lord. His teaching drops as the rain, not like a cloudburst, but as the refreshing, nourishing dew on the land or as showers on the grass. How well it would be with us if we received it as such, appreciating its living value and refreshment. For it begins, not with what we may... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-52

THE BLESSING AND THE END After Moses ended his song (Deuteronomy 32:44 ) he exhorted the people in language familiar to us (Deuteronomy 32:45-47 ), and then the voice of the Lord was heard to what purport (Deuteronomy 32:49-50 )? And why (Deuteronomy 32:51 )? Can you recall the details referred to in that verse? If not, look up the story again as indicated in the margin of your Bible. What grace does God show Moses, in spite of his disobedience (Deuteronomy 32:52 )? Does Moses complain at... read more

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