Deuteronomy 29:19, Deuteronomy 29:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:10-29

It appears by the length of the sentences here, and by the copiousness and pungency of the expressions, that Moses, now that he was drawing near to the close of his discourse, was very warm and zealous, and very desirous to impress what he said upon the minds of this unthinking people. To bind them the faster to God and duty, he here, with great solemnity of expression (to make up the want of the external ceremony that was used (Exod. 24:4-8), concludes a bargain (as it were) between them and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:19

And it cometh to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse ,.... That is, the man before compared to a root bearing bitter herbs, when he should hear the curses pronounced by the law against such persons as himself: that he bless himself in his heart ; inwardly pronounce himself blessed, thinking himself secure from the curse of the law, and flattering himself it will never reach him nor come upon him: saying, I shall have peace ; all happiness and prosperity, in soul, body, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 29:19

To add drunkenness to thirst - A proverbial expression denoting the utmost indulgence in all sensual gratifications. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 29:19

Verse 19 19.And it come to pass when he heareth the words. He shews that it is not without reason that he has used so solemn and severe an adjuration; since nothing is more common than for men to flatter themselves, and by levity to evade the decision of God. He therefore repeats, that they are standing before God, who neither deceives, nor is deceived, nor even allows Himself to be thought lightly of; in order that they may tremble at His threats. Let the majesty of God, he says, be dreaded by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:10-21

Apostasy in heart a root of bitterness. In the midst of this paragraph there is an expression of which the writer to the Hebrews makes use as a warning. It is found in the eighteenth verse: "Lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood." In the Epistle to the Hebrews 12:10 , the sacred writer says, "Looking diligently … lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled." The root bearing gall and wormwood which Moses deprecates is,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:10-28

The land of promise becoming accursed. Moses has tried the principle of gratitude with the Israelites, urging obedience from a sense of the great goodness of the Lord. And now he turns to the other principle of fear , which cannot be dispensed with in religion, £ and urges obedience out of respect for the Promised Land, since if they are disobedient it will be turned to a land accursed. The land will in such a ease become a witness to the curse of God, instead of continuing a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:14-28

The government of God all-embracing. The detective force in God's kingdom is perfect. Escape through the meshes of his Law is an impossibility. Every defaulter is within the custody of the Omniscient Eye. Arraignment, conviction, and execution proceed (sometimes leisurely) with the precision and certitude of irresistible law. In this paragraph— I. WE LEARN THE ORGANIC UNITY OF THE NATION . Every individual is a member of the community—an integral part of the kingdom. " ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-21

The lying hope. We have here— I. INEXCUSABLE UNBELIEF . ( Deuteronomy 29:16-18 .) The man who, turning from Jehovah, went after the gods by the nations, was doubly inexcusable. 1. The true God had been revealed to him. 2. The worthlessness of heathen idols had been demonstrated. He had the light, and could compare it with the darkness of the nations around. If not himself, a witness of God's mighty works in Egypt and in the desert, he had heard of them from his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-29

The summons to renew the covenant is enforced by a fresh exposition of the evil and danger of apostasy from the Lord. This is introduced by a reference to the experience which the people already had of idolatry in Egypt, and among the nations with whom they had come in contact during their march through the wilderness, from which they must have learned the utter worthlessness of all idols, that they were no gods, but only wood and stone, read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:19

That he bless himself in his heart ;—congratulate himself— saying, I shall have peace — i.e; all shall be well with me—though—rather, for— I walk in the imagination of mine heart ; literally, in the firmness or hardness of my heart , ( שְׁרִירוּת , from שָׁרַר , to twist together, to be tough or firm); the word is always used in a bad sense in Hebrew, though not in Aramaic (cf. Psalms 81:13 (12) ; Jeremiah 3:17 ; Jeremiah 7:24 ; Jeremiah 9:13 (14) ; Jeremiah 11:8... read more

Deuteronomy 29:19, Deuteronomy 29:20 Niv

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:10-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 29:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 29:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:10-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:10-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:14-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:16-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 29:19

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