Deuteronomy 29:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:29

The purpose and limits of revelation. This passage states fairly both the purpose and limits of revelation. I. THE PURPOSE OF REVELATION . It is not to gratify curiosity, but to secure obedience in the successive generations. In other words, it is not speculative, but practical. 1. The objections, urged against revelation largely consist in the disappointments of speculative curiosity . Because God did not inform man scientifically about the creation of the world;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:29

The secret things belong unto the Lord our God - This verse seems to be added as a solemn admonition on the part of Moses, in order to close the series of blessings and curses which he has delivered. The sense seems to be this: “The future, when and how these good and evil things will take effect, it lies with the Lord our God to determine; it pertains not to man’s sphere and duty. God’s revealed will is that which we must carry out.” The 17th of our Articles of Religion concludes with much the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 29:29

Deuteronomy 29:29. Secret things belong unto the Lord our God That is, the counsels and purposes of God concerning persons or nations, and the reasons of his dispensations toward them, together with the time and manner of inflicting judgments or showing mercy, are hidden in his own bosom, and not to be pried into, much less fathomed, by us. But those which are revealed Namely, that if we rebel against him he will pour out all these judgments upon us, except by true repentance and turning... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:1-29

The covenant renewed (29:1-30:20)Israel’s lack of understanding of God and his ways meant that the people needed constant reminders of the covenant’s purpose, meaning and requirements. Moses gave them such a reminder in this his farewell address to the nation, acting as God’s representative in the renewal of the covenant as he had done at the establishment of the covenant at Sinai (Horeb) (29:1-9). The renewed oath of allegiance that the people swore before entering Canaan was binding on future... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 29:29

secret. The italics in Authorized Version (put in roman type in Revised Version) show that the Hebrew was not clear to the translators. They make good sense in English, but this is not the sense of the Hebrew text. The words rendered "unto the LORD our God" have the extraordinary points ( App-31 ) to show that they form no part of the text, and should come out. The meaning, then, is: "The secret things, even the revealed things, [belong] to us and our children for ever, that we may do all the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 29:29

Ver. 29. The secret things belong unto the Lord our God, &c.— Houbigant renders this verse, the things which were hidden with the Lord our God, are revealed to us and our children for many generations; that we may obey all the words of this law: i.e. says he, "Those things, which, by God's providence, are to happen hereafter, are made known to us by prophesy, that we, who hear how many and great evils threaten our posterity, if rebellious against God, may fear, and obey his laws." The words... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 29:29

29. The secret things belong unto the Lord—This verse has no apparent connection with the thread of discourse. It is thought to have been said in answer to the looks of astonishment or the words of inquiry as to whether they would be ever so wicked as to deserve such punishments. The recorded history of God's providential dealings towards Israel presents a wonderful combination of "goodness and severity." There is much of it involved in mystery too profound for our limited capacities to fathom;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 29:2-29

A. An appeal for faithfulness 29:2-29Moses began his third address to the Israelites with an appeal for them to remain faithful to their suzerain lord and His covenant with them. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 29:16-29

3. The consequences of disobedience 29:16-29This generation needed to obey the laws of the Mosaic Covenant (Deuteronomy 29:21) under which the nation already lived to experience the maximum benefits of this covenant. The maximum benefits included not only ownership of the land but also the use (occupation) of it. The rebellious Israelite could anticipate physical death (Deuteronomy 29:20). Disobedience to the Mosaic Covenant (Deuteronomy 29:25) would result in the Israelites being driven out of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 29:1-29

Exhortations and WarningsIn this chapter the covenant is renewed and enforced with a reminder of God’s goodness and the consequences of disobedience.3. Temptations] i.e. provings or trials: see n Deuteronomy 7:19. 4. The people have not laid these things to heart. For the form of expression see on the ’hardening of Pharaoh’s heart’ (Exodus 4:21). 6. Not eaten bread] but manna. They have been entirely dependent on God, and His care in providing for them should teach them humility and obedience.... read more

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