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Deuteronomy 30:11

Deuteronomy 30:11
For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For this commandment which I command thee this day,.... Which the Jews understand of the law, but the Apostle Paul has taught us to interpret it of the word of faith, the Gospel preached by him and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Ignorance of the requirements of the law cannot be pleaded Deu 30:10-14; hence, Deu 30:15-20 life and death, good and evil, are solemnly set before the people for their own choice; and an earnest…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Moses here urges them to obedience from the consideration of the plainness and easiness of the command.

I. This is true of the law of Moses. They could never plead in excuse of their disobedience that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

The Close of the Concluding Addresses

The commandment is not too hard nor distant, but near, articulate, intelligible and practicable (Deu 30:11-14). Sheer life and death, good and evil, is set…

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