Deuteronomy 7:11-13 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:11

As God would thus summarily avenge himself of his adversaries, the people are exhorted to keep all his commandments, statutes, and rights. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12

On the other hand, obedience would bring blessing. Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken. The Hebrew conveys the idea of a reward as consequent on their hearkening; as there would be retribution for transgression, so would there be recompense for obedience. The Hebrew word represented by "wherefore" in the Authorized Version ( עֵקֶב , from עָקֵב , the heel) denotes that which comes after, the end or last of anything ( Psalms 119:33 , Psalms 119:112 ), hence recompense,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12-15

Temporal prosperity a result of obedience to Divine Law. The aged lawgiver in this paragraph shows the people how largely their well-being depends on obedience to God, and also to what an extent that welt-being would be manifest even in temporal matters; in the healthfulness of body which would be enjoyed by them, and in the success with which they should tend their flocks and herds. They should be free from the sicknesses and diseases with which Egypt abounded ; and should , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12-16

The rewards of obedience. If Israel fulfilled its vocation, in keeping itself separate from the idolatries of the heathen, and in destroying them from the land; if further, in possession of the land, it adhered to God's commands, God would make his blessing rest on it in every sphere and department of existence. I. TEMPORAL PROSPERITY IS A LEGITIMATE OBJECT OF DESIRE . Otherwise it could not be named as part of the blessing, nor could the hope of it be held out as an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12-26

Reward in proportion to arduous service. The enterprise upon which the Jews were entering was one of prodigious difficulty. They had to contend at the same time with stalwart human foes, and with the internal foes of evil lust. Here was a splendid field for eternal renown. In proportion to the difficulty of the enterprise would be the glory of success. I. OBSERVE THE DISCOURAGING ASPECTS OF THE UNDERTAKING . 1. Their adversaries were more numerous than they . The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:13

This favor would take effect in a blessing on the fruit of the womb, the produce of the field, and the increase of their flocks and herds (comp. Exodus 23:25-27 ). Thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil. These comprise the fruitful products of the soil, and in their combination express general fertility and abundance. By corn ( דִנָן ) is undoubtedly to be understood the cereal products generally used for food. It may be doubted if tirosh ( תִרוֹשׂ ), properly means wine. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 7:1-11

See Deuteronomy 6:10 note.Deuteronomy 7:5Their groves - Render, their idols of wood: the reference is to the wooden trunk used as a representation of Ashtaroth; see Deuteronomy 7:13 and Exodus 34:13 note.Deuteronomy 7:7The fewest of all people - God chose for Himself Israel, when as yet but a single family, or rather a single person, Abraham; though there were already numerous nations and powerful kingdoms in the earth. Increase Deuteronomy 1:10; Deuteronomy 10:22 had taken place because of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 7:13

Flocks of thy sheep - Render it instead: “the ewes of thy sheep.” The phrase is unique to Deuteronomy. The Hebrew word for “ewes” is the plural form of Ashtoreth, the well-known name of the “goddess of the Zidonians” 1 Kings 11:5. This goddess, called by the Classical writers “Astarte,” and identified with “Venus,” represented the fruitfulness of nature. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 7:12-13

Deuteronomy 7:12-13. The covenant and the mercy That is, the covenant of mercy, which he, out of his own mere grace, made with them. He will love thee He will continue to love thee, and to manifest his love to thee. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:1-26

The promised land (7:1-8:20)Israel’s responsibility was to destroy the people of Canaan along with everything connected with their religion, so that nothing would remain in the land that might corrupt God’s people (7:1-5). Israel’s favoured place as God’s chosen people was not an excuse for them to do as they liked, but a reason for them to avoid corruption and be holy. If they were disobedient, they would surely be punished (6-11). But if they were obedient, they would enjoy the blessings of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:12-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 7:1-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 7:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 7:12-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:1-26

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