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Numbers 25:12

Numbers 25:12
Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he shall have it, and his seed after him,.... The covenant, and all the blessings of it; so the covenant stands fast with Christ, and all his spiritual seed, Psa 89:28,

even the covenant of an…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

My covenant of peace - Equivalent to “the covenant of My peace.” God established with Phinehas in particular that covenant which He had made generally with all his people; and among its blessings…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Numbers 25:6-15

Here is a remarkable contest between wickedness and righteousness, which shall be most bold and resolute; and righteousness carries the day, as no doubt it will at last.

I. Never was vice more daring…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

my covenant of peace Cf. Mal 2:5. The -covenant" here is not a compact between two persons, but an unconditional promise on God's part.

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