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Deuteronomy 30:14

Deuteronomy 30:14
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But the word is very nigh unto thee,.... In the ministration of it by those who clearly, plainly, and faithfully preach it, and in the application of it by the Spirit of God to the heart; and in the…

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

But the word is very nigh unto thee]So of God Himself, Deu 4:7, q.v., explained by what follows, in thy mouth and in thy heart(cp. Deu 6:6 f., Deu 11:18 f.), articulate, understood and familiar…