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Deuteronomy 8:18

Deuteronomy 8:18
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the Lord thy God,.... Either the mercies they received from him, not acknowledging they came from him, but ascribing them to themselves; or their duty to him,…

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

Renewed emphasis on the writer's chief principle that Jehovah is the author of the people's blessings and that because of His faithfulness Deu 7:9; Deu 7:12 ff., etc., etc.

as at this day The writer…

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