Deuteronomy 7:12
Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
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Gill's Exposition
Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep and do them,.... Attentively listen to the declaration made of them, and be careful to observe them:
that the Lord thy God…
Here, I. The caution against idolatry is repeated, and against communion with idolaters: "Thou shalt consume the people, and not serve their gods." Deu 7:16. We are in danger of having fellowship with…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
And it shall come to pass Cp. Deu 6:10.
because better than A.V. if; Heb. means in consequence of, or as a reward for.
ye hearken … and do them Another Pl. clause and superfluous. The next clause…
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