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Deuteronomy 8:16

Deuteronomy 8:16
Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And thou say in thine heart,.... These words are in connection with the former part of the Deu 8:14,

and thou forget the Lord thy God; the author and giver of all the good things enjoyed, and think…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

To do thee good at thy latter end - This is presented as the result of God’s dealings.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 8:10-20

Moses, having mentioned the great plenty they would find in the land of Canaan, finds it necessary to caution them against the abuse of that plenty, which was a sin they would be the more prone to new…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

See on Deu 8:2-3 and Deu 4:34.

to do thee good Deu 28:63, Pl., Deu 30:5, Sg.

thy latter end Misleading translation. Lit. thine afterness, thy later years. There is nothing eschatological in the…