Deuteronomy 4:31 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:29-31

Punishment not rejection (See Homiletics, Deuteronomy 30:1-5 .) read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:29-40

The mercy of God. The knowledge of his own deceitful heart, and his observation of others' waywardness, convinced Moses that, in spite of all warning and appeal, the people might yet wander into evil ways. But Moses had also such a comprehensive vision of God's mercy, that he foresaw that there would be room for repentance even in the land of exile, and that Divine mercy would be available in every extremity of distress. Since God had designed to show mercy unto Israel, Moses felt assured... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:31

Will not forsake thee ; literally, will not let thee loose , will not lose hold of thee, will not cast thee off (cf. Romans 11:1 , etc.). "Israel will return and find God, because he loses not hold of it" (Herxheimer). "The sinner will incline to seek God only when he apprehends him as gracious and ready to hear" (Calvin). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:31

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 4:29-40

Unwilling, as it might seem, to close his discourse with words of terror, Moses makes a last appeal to them in these verses in a different strain.Deuteronomy 4:34Temptations - Compare Deuteronomy 7:18-19; Deuteronomy 29:2-3; not, “i. e.” the tribulations and persecutions undergone by the Israelites, out the plagues miraculously inflicted on the Egyptians.Deuteronomy 4:37He chose their seed after them - literally, “his seed after him.” Speaking of the love of God to their fathers in general,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 4:30-31

Deuteronomy 4:30-31. In the latter days Either in general in succeeding ages and generations, or particularly in the days of the Messiah, commonly called in Scripture, the latter, or last days. Here the apostacy and misery of the Jewish nation in the latter days is clearly foretold, as it is more at large in chap 28. But the passage also gives encouragement to hope for their conversion and redemption; and that even in those times when their case should seem most desperate; when they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:1-43

Warning to be obedient (4:1-43)The reason Moses outlined Israel’s history was to show on the one hand that God’s promises did not fail, and on the other that his judgment on disobedience was certain. In view of this, the people were to keep all God’s laws and commandments without altering them to suit themselves. If they modelled their national life in Canaan on these laws, they would benefit themselves and be an example to others (4:1-8).In order that Israel might not forget his laws, God had... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 4:31

He will not forsake. First occurrence of this promise. Repeated in Deuteronomy 31:6 for the journey. Repeated to Joshua for conflict, Joshua 1:5 , Joshua 1:6 ; to Solomon for work, 1 Chronicles 28:20 ; to us for daily provision and comfort, Hebrews 13:5 , Hebrews 13:6 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 4:1-40

B. An exhortation to observe the law faithfully 4:1-40Moses turned in his address from contemplating the past to an exhortation for the future. This section is the climax of his first speech."The parallel between the literary structure of this chapter and that of the Near Eastern treaty is noteworthy. The author of the treaty is named (1, 2, 5, 10), reference is made to the preceding historical acts, the treaty stipulations are mentioned, the appeal is made for Israel to obey, the treaty... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 4:6-40

II. MOSES’ FIRST MAJOR ADDRESS: A REVIEW OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS 1:6-4:40". . . an explicit literary structure to the book is expressed in the sermons or speeches of Moses; a substructure is discernible in the covenantal character of the book; and a theological structure is revealed in its theme of the exclusive worship of the Lord as found in the Ten Commandments, particularly in the First Commandment and its positive expression in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)." [Note: Patrick D. Miller,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:29-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:29-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 4:29-40

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 4:30-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 4:1-43

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 4:31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 4:1-40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 4:6-40

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