Deuteronomy 11:30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 11:30

Are they not. ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . other side. These particulars connect this place with the rehearsing of the law to Abraham. Compare Genesis 12:6 . champaign = plain. Heb 'arabah. Compare Deuteronomy 1:1 . Gilgal = enclosure. Not the Gilgal near Jericho. beside = near. Hence thirty miles from the Gilgal of Joshua 5:9 . Moreh. Compare Genesis 12:6 , Genesis 12:7 ; Genesis 35:4 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 11:30

Ver. 30. Over against Gilgal— These words do not refer to the situation of the two mountains Gerizim and Ebal, which were in the middle of the tribe of Ephraim, several miles west from Gilgal; but they refer to the Canaanites, (i.e. one of the seven devoted nations, properly called Canaanites,) whose territories are here said to extend from the plain of Gilgal, which was near Jordan, (Joshua 2:9.) to these mountains, Gerizim and Ebal, which lay near the plain or oaken grove of Moreh; that very... 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 11:22-32

God would drive out all the Canaanites (Deuteronomy 11:23) and give Israel all the land that He had promised Abraham (Deuteronomy 11:24; cf. Genesis 15:18). [Note: See Richard D. Patterson, "The Biblical Imagery of Feet as a Vehicle for Truth," Bibliotheca Sacra 163:649 (January-March 2006):35.] Deuteronomy 11:26-28 are a concluding summary. The decision Israel faced would result in either blessing or cursing."One of the most frequently used words in Deuteronomy is ’today.’ It occurs almost a... 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 11:30

(30) Where the sun goeth down.—A memorable passage, as attesting the true position of the speaker, east of Jordan, over against Jericho. The sun has been seen by travellers from that very spot going down exactly in the remarkable gap between Ebal and Gerizim.The plains of Moren.—Rather, the oaks or terebinths of Moreh. (See Genesis 12:6.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 11:1-32

ISRAEL’S ELECTION, AND MOTIVES FOR FAITHFULNESSDeuteronomy 9:1-29; Deuteronomy 10:1-22; Deuteronomy 11:1-32THE remaining chapters of this special introduction to the statement of the actual laws beginning with chapter 12 contain also an earnest insistence upon other motives why Israel should remain true to the covenant of Yahweh. They are urged to this, not only because life both spiritual and physical depended upon it, as was shown in the trials of the wilderness, but they are also to lay it... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Deuteronomy 11:1-32

Israel’s Responsibility, the Blessing and the Curse CHAPTER 11 1. Therefore thou shalt love the Lord thy God (Deuteronomy 11:1-9 ) 2. If ye hearken unto my commandments (Deuteronomy 11:10-21 ) 3. The blessing and the curse (Deuteronomy 11:22-32 ) The great characteristic teaching of this book, obedience springing from love to Jehovah, is still further developed in this chapter. It begins with a “therefore.” The last verse of the previous chapter shows that Jehovah had kept the promise... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Deuteronomy 11:30

11:30 [Are] they not on the other side Jordan, by the way {l} where the sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the champaign over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?(l) Meaning, in Samaria. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 11:1-32

SOWING AND REAPING (vs.1-32) This chapter emphasizes the results of obedience in contrast to the consequences of disobedience. It begins with the commandment to love the Lord their God, which of course is the motivating power for keeping God's statutes (v.1). Yet, though told many times to love the Lord, Israel did not respond to this. For love cannot be legislated, as Israel learned by experience. It must be spontaneous and voluntary. The New Testament makes this clear, "We love Him because... read more

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