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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-52

Here is, I. The solemn delivery of this song to the children of Israel, Deut. 32:44, 45. Moses spoke it to as many as could hear him, while Joshua, in another assembly, at the same time, delivered it to as many as his voice would reach. Thus coming to them from the mouth of both their governors, Moses who was laying down the government, and Joshua who was taking it up, they would see they were both in the same mind, and that, though they changed their commander, there was no change in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44

And Moses came ,.... To the people, as the Greek version, the heads of the people being gathered together according to his order, Deuteronomy 31:28 ; The Targum of Jonathan says, he came from the tabernacle, the house of instruction: and spake all the words of this song in the ears of the people ; which is observed both before and after the reading of it, to show the certainty of it, and how punctually and faithfully he had delivered it: he, and Hoshea the son of Nun ; the same... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 32:44

And Moses came - Probably from the tabernacle, where God had given him this prophetic ode, and he rehearsed it in the ears of the people. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 32:44

Verse 44 Deuteronomy 32:44.And Moses came and spake. It is not without reason that Moses again records that he repeated this Song before the people; because it thence appears how far from all ambition he was, in that he did not fear, at the very close of his life, to irritate all their minds, so as to render the memory of his name hateful; and besides, his authority was sanctioned by the silence and submissiveness of the people, when they suffered themselves to be thus severely dealt with. For,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:19-47

Vengeance and recompense. The reasonableness of the Divine jealousy being shown already, we can have little difficulty in recognizing the further reasonableness of the Divine vengeance. Paul's treatment of the question is concise and conclusive. "Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man). God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?" ( Romans 3:5 , Romans 3:6 ). Vengeance is recognized, therefore, as belonging to God's justice, which shall be called into play... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44

Hoshea the son of Nun. Moses invariably writes this name Jehoshuah (Jehovah is help; cf. Numbers 13:1-33 ; Deuteronomy 31:3 , Deuteronomy 31:7 , Deuteronomy 31:14 , Deuteronomy 31:20 , etc.). The use of Hoshea here is due to the fact that this account is part of the supplement added by another writer to the writing of Moses. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Moses, having composed this song, came, accompanied by Joshua, and they together spoke it in the hearing of the people; after which Moses took occasion to urge upon them anew the importance of keeping the commandments of God. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Life at stake! This paragraph-concerning which Keil is probably right in his surmise, that it proceeds from an editor's hand—sets before us in a quiet and incidental way, one of the most important transitions Israel had yet experienced. We have seen in Deuteronomy 31:7 , Deuteronomy 31:8 , that Moses gave Joshua a charge, and told him that he must lead the people into the Promised Land. After that came the utterance of this song. When it was uttered, Joshua stood side by side with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Religion a reality. The bulk of men treat religion as if it were a fancy or a myth. They deem it useful for the sick, the aged, and the dying. But for the healthful man and the active man of business it is voted a bore. Now, Moses puts religion in its right place when he declares it vital to human interests—vital, in the highest and largest sense. "It is your life." I. THE OBJECTS ABOUT WHICH RELIGION TREATS ARE REAL , NOT SHADOWY . "It is not a vain thing." The eye... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:44-52

These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal references. read more

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