Deuteronomy 28:9

Established.

Probation, in the case of the faithful, ends in establishment. If Israel would keep the commandments, God would "perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle" them as "an holy people" to himself, and so confirm the promises made to the fathers. A like promise to the Church and to Christians ( Acts 16:5 ; Romans 1:11 ; Colossians 2:7 ; Hebrews 13:9 ; 1 Peter 5:10 ; 2 Peter 1:12 ). Establishment is:

1. Unto holiness.

2. A result of God naming his Name upon his people ( Deuteronomy 28:12 , Hebrew), i . e . dwelling with them, and revealing his attributes in saving, sanctifying, blessing, and exalting them.

3. The reward of fidelity.

4. A proof of God's fidelity. God "hath sworn" to fulfill his word ( Hebrews 6:17 , Hebrews 6:18 ; cf. 1 Corinthians 1:9 ; Philippians 1:6 ).—J.O.