Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Deuteronomy 30:1-20
CRITICAL NOTES.—Israel were rejected and exiled on account of apostacy, but not absolutely east off for ever. If they would return to the Lord he would turn his favour towards them again, and gather them out of dispersion.Deuteronomy 30:1-3. Mind, bethink themselves, not mere recollection, but consideration of their conduct and condition. Return (Deuteronomy 30:2) from idolatry to the service of Jehovah; in penitence and obedience. Thy captivity, Deuteronomy 30:3. Not to bring back the... read more
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 30:1-10
Deuteronomy 30:1-2 Samuel : seems like an expansion of Deuteronomy 4:29-Obadiah :, and sums up the promises of D, expressing them from the standpoint of the Exile. Deuteronomy 30:1 . the blessing and the curse: referring to Deuteronomy 28. Deuteronomy 30:3 . turn thy captivity: render, “ restore thy fortunes” ( Job 42:10). Deuteronomy 30:6 . circumcise thy heart: Deuteronomy 10:16 *. Deuteronomy 30:7 f. The curse now resting on Israel will be transferred to their enemies. read more