Deuteronomy 11:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 11:14-15

Deuteronomy 11:14-15. I will give you Moses here personates God; or, rather, God speaks by him. The rain of your land Which is proper to your land, and not common to Egypt, where there is little rain. The first rain and the latter rain In Judea and the neighbouring countries there is seldom any rain, save at two seasons, about the autumnal and vernal equinox, called the former and latter rain. The first fell about the time of sowing their seed, and served to prepare the ground, and... 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 11:14

first rain = "early rain". Falling middle of October to January, preparing ground for seeds. First occurrence of these rains. latter rain. Falling in March and April, bringing on the harvest. Compare Leviticus 26:3 , Leviticus 26:4 .Joel 2:23 .Jeremiah 5:24 .Zechariah 10:1 .James 5:7 . wine. Hebrew. tirosh, new wine. See App-27 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 11:14

Ver. 14. The first rain, and the latter rain— There is in these verses a remarkable change in the person, which is very common in Scripture, and frequently very expressive. See Dr. Lowth's Praelec. Poet. prael. 15:—In Judea and the neighbouring countries, they seldom have rain, but at two seasons, about the autumnal and vernal equinoxes, called the former and the latter rain: the one fell out about the time of sowing the seed in November, and served to prepare the ground, and to make the grain... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 11:14

14. the first rain and the latter rain—The early rain commenced in autumn, that is, chiefly during the months of September and October, while the latter rain fell in the spring of the year, that is, during the months of March and April. It is true that occasional showers fell all the winter; but, at the autumnal and vernal seasons, they were more frequent, copious, and important; for the early rain was necessary, after a hot and protracted summer, to prepare the soil for receiving the seed; and... 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 11:14

(14) The first rain (after sowing), the latter rain (just before harvest). In the ninth month and the first month respectively. (See Ezra 10:9; Ezra 10:13, and Joel 2:23.)That thou mayest gather in.—Literally, and thou shalt gather in. Rashi reminds us that this may mean “thou, and not thine enemies.” “They that have gathered it shall eat it” (Isaiah 62:8-9). read more

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