Deuteronomy 5:22

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:6-22

Here is the repetition of the ten commandments, in which observe, 1. Though they had been spoken before, and written, yet they are again rehearsed; for precept must be upon precept, and line upon line, and all little enough to keep the word of God in our minds and to preserve and renew the impressions of it. We have need to have the same things often inculcated upon us. See Phil. 3:1. 2. There is some variation here from that record (Exod. 20:1-26), as there is between the Lord's prayer as it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:22

These words the Lord spake unto all your assembly in the mount ,.... The above ten words or commands, which were spoken so audibly and loudly by the Lord himself on Mount Sinai, that the whole congregation of the people of Israel heard them: out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick darkness ; in which the Lord was; see Deuteronomy 4:11 , with a great voice, and he added no more ; ceased speaking; after he had delivered the ten commands, he said no more at that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 5:22

Verse 22 22.These words the Lord spoke. That there may be no doubt about the authority of the law, and that it may not be depreciated by the people, Moses recalls to their memory that the presence of God, as He spoke it, was manifested by sure tokens; for this was the object of the fire, the clouds, and the darkness, whereby God’s voice was signalized, lest its source might be obscure. He adds, that it was “a great voice,” i.e., a voice which had, in an unwonted manner, penetrated far and wide.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Reminiscences of Horeb. I. THE COVENANT . ( Deuteronomy 5:2 , Deuteronomy 5:3 .) 1. Proposed by God ( Exodus 19:3-7 ). 2. Accepted by the people ( Exodus 24:7 ). 3. Entailed obligations on subsequent generations (cf. Deuteronomy 6:2 ). In this covenant, formally ratified by sacrifice ( Exodus 24:6 , Exodus 24:7 ), Israel The new covenant in Christ, while in many respects different from, and superior to, that of Horeb, yet resembles it in several of these... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:21-33

Character determines environment. I. THE STORMY ELEMENTS OF NATURE SERVE AT TIMES AS THE FITTING ROBES OF DEITY . All natural objects are the projections in space of his creative voice. He spake and they appeared. H e is still behind all phenomena—the only real substance. Since he is all-wise, the sole fount of knowledge, the true Revealer of secrets, he is properly said to be appareled with light . The rainbow is his diadem, the morning sun is his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:22

And he added no more. "Only these ten words did God speak immediately to you; all the rest he spoke afterwards by me" (Herxheimer); cf. Numbers 11:25 , where the same formula occurs, "and they added not," i . e . they prophesied only when the Spirit of God came on them, but this was not continuous. And he wrote them in two tables of stone. This anticipates what is recorded in its proper historical connection in Deuteronomy 9:10 , Deuteronomy 9:11 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:22

Moral Law. I. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS A DISTINCT PART OF GOD 'S REVELATION . 1. They were spoken by God's own voice from the midst of the fire ( Deuteronomy 5:24 ). 2. They only were thus promulgated; "he added no more." 3. They were written on tables of stone. 4. They were deposited in the ark of the covenant ( Exodus 25:16 ). These facts show that they held a distinct place in the Law-giving at Sinai, and that they are not to be confounded with the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:22-27

Here is an expanded citation of Exodus 20:15-18 , addressed by Moses to prepare the way for the solemn admonition to observe and do all that the Lord had commanded them, with which he passes on to the enunciation of the various statutes and ordinances he had been enjoined by God to lay upon them. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:22-33

The Law as a whole, and its effect upon the people. In the account of the reception of the Law which we have in the Book of the Exodus, it would seem probable that we have a record which was penned at or near the time of the occurrence. The one before us is declared to be some thirty-nine years after. Moses was then verging towards the end of his career. He indulges in a retrospect of the eventful scenes, and rehearses them in the ears of the people. As we have seen in the first Homily, he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 5:22-33

How Moses became mediator. The Ten Commandments were a direct communication from God to Israel. But it was too much for their sinful, terrified souls to stand, and so Moses is entreated to stand between God and them, and be the medium of communication between them. The Lord approved of the arrangement, and installed Moses into the office (cf. Exodus 20:18-21 ). This suggests— I. THE CRY FOR A MEDIATOR AROSE OUT OF THE FEARS OF MEN . The surpassing glory of God... read more

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