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Deuteronomy 1:5

Deuteronomy 1:5
On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab,.... On that side of Jordan in which the land of Moab was, and which with respect to the land of Canaan was beyond Jordan; this the Vulgate Latin version joins…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In the land of Moab - This district had formerly been occupied by the Moabites, and retained its name from them: but had been conquered by the Amorites. Compare Num 21:25, note; Num 22:5, note.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 1:1-8

We have here, I. The date of this sermon which Moses preached to the people of Israel. A great auditory, no question, he had, as many as could crowd within hearing, and particularly all the elders and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

A. Duet Deu 1:5 to Deu 4:40. First Discourse and Introduction to the Law-Book

5. Special Title to the First Discourse of Mosesay be seen suspended at the altars of Roman Catholic churches in…

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