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Deuteronomy 30:17

Deuteronomy 30:17
But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But if thine heart turn away,.... From the true God, and the right worship of him, and from his commands, statutes, and judgments:

so that thou wilt not hear; the voice of the Lord and obey it, or…

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 30:15-20

Moses here concludes with a very bright light, and a very strong fire, that, if possible, what he had been preaching of might find entrance into the understanding and affections of this unthinking…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But if thine heart turn away Deu 29:18 (17); for drawn awaysee Deu 4:19; Deu 13:13 (14); for worship and servesee on Deu 4:19.