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Verse Deuteronomy 4:6. _KEEP - AND DO_ THEM; _FOR THIS_ IS _YOUR
WISDOM_] There was no mode of worship at this time on the face or the
earth that was not wicked, obscene, puerile, foolish, or ridicul...
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3. HEARKEN, O ISRAEL!
CHAPTER 4
_ 1. Obedience demanded (Deuteronomy 4:1)_
2. The covenant to be observed (Deuteronomy 4:9)
3. Take heed unto yourselves lest ye forget (Deuteronomy 4:15
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SECOND PART OF MOSES-' FIRST ADDRESS. This contains exhortations to
obedience from motives of self-interest and of gratitude to Yahweh,
and forms an apparent logical unity with Deuteronomy 1:6 to
Deut...
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UNDERSTANDING. discernment.
UNDERSTANDING. discerning....
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Enforcement of the Impending Legislation
The main purpose of the discourse, the enforcement of the Laws about
to be given, for on the practice of these depends Israel's survival in
the Land (Deuteron...
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_Keep therefore and do them_ So eight times in D (as also eight in P);
the similar _keep_(or _observe) to do_occurs some 20 times both with
Sg. and Pl. This practical emphasis is characteristic of the...
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_VER._ 6. _THIS IS YOUR WISDOM—IN THE SIGHT OF THE NATIONS_— See
Psalms 2:10. In consequence of this, Herodotus, Diod. Siculus, and
other heathen writers, who treat of the Jewish affairs, applaud thei...
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LESSON FOUR DEUTERONOMY 4:1-43
B. SIGNIFICANCE OF PAST EVENTS (Deuteronomy 4:1-40)
1. BLESSINGS PROMISED FOR THOSE WHO HEED GOD'S ALL-SUFFICIENT LAW
(Deuteronomy 4:1-8)
a. PROSPERIT
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_KEEP THEREFORE AND DO THEM; FOR THIS IS YOUR WISDOM AND YOUR
UNDERSTANDING IN THE SIGHT OF THE NATIONS, WHICH SHALL HEAR ALL THESE
STATUTES, AND SAY, SURELY THIS GREAT NATION IS A WISE AND
UNDERSTAND...
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FIRST DISCOURSE (DEUTERONOMY 1:14 TO DEUTERONOMY 4:43)
The long sojourn in the wilderness is now drawing to a close. The
Israelites are encamped in the Plains of Moab within sight of the
Promised Land...
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EXHORTATIONS TO OBEDIENCE
This chapter contains the practical part of the discourse. Having
briefly rehearsed the experiences of the Israelites in the wilderness
up to the present point, Moses closes...
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DEUTERONOMY: GOD’S LAW OF LOVE
LOVE AND OBEY THE *LORD YOUR GOD
DEUTERONOMY
_PHILIP SMITH_
CHAPTER 4
V1 ‘Therefore, everyone in *Israel, listen to the rules and the
laws that I will teach to you...
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THIS IS YOUR WISDOM AND YOUR UNDERSTANDING IN THE SIGHT OF THE
NATIONS. — The laws of Jehovah in Israel, and the constant presence
of Jehovah with Israel, would make an impression upon the world that...
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וּ שְׁמַרְתֶּם֮ וַ עֲשִׂיתֶם֒ כִּ֣י
הִ֤וא חָכ
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MOSES' FAREWELL SPEECHES
Deuteronomy 4:1, Deuteronomy 27:1; Deuteronomy 28:1; Deuteronomy 29:1;...
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“TAKE HEED TO THYSELF”
Deuteronomy 3:23; Deuteronomy 4:1
Strong faith was required by the two and a half tribes to leave their
wives and children while they went to succor their brethren. But God's
c...
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On the ground of this survey Moser exhorted the people to be obedient,
His appeal was based on the greatness of their God and the perfection
of His law. Their whole existence as a nation centered arou...
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Keep therefore and do [them]; for this [is] your (f) wisdom and your
understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these
statutes, and say, Surely this great nation [is] a wise and
u...
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_This is a proof of your wisdom, &c., if you observe these commands.
Your conduct will excite the admiration of all. (Menochius) ---
Solomon often inculcates the same truths, Proverbs i. 7., and
Eccle...
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Into what an astonishing degree of nearness, are believers now brought
by the blood of JESUS! Reader! pause and contemplate your vast
privileges; and ask your own heart that question, Am I indeed brou...
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In examining Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, we have found what may be
called an abstract typical system. That is, we see in them a number of
institutions laid down by Jehovah, the pattern of which wa...
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6._Keep therefore, and do them. _In order that they may set themselves
more cheerfully about the keeping of the Law, and may proceed more
steadily in this endeavor, he reminds them that nothing is bet...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1, 2, 3, AND 4.
Let us examine a little more closely these Chapter s, which shew the
pains the Spirit took, to set before the eyes of the people all the
moti...
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KEEP THEREFORE AND DO THEM,..... Observe them, take notice of what is
expressed by them, and perform them, both as to matter and manner, as
they require:
FOR THIS IS YOUR WISDOM AND YOUR UNDERSTANDIN...
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Keep therefore and do [them]; for this [is] your wisdom and your
understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these
statutes, and say, Surely this great nation [is] a wise and
under...
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_In the sight of the nations_ For though the generality of heathen, in
the latter ages, did, through inveterate prejudices, condemn the laws
of the Hebrews, yet it is certain the wisest heathen did hi...
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1 An Exhortation to obedience.
41 Moses appointeth the three Cities of refuge on that side Iordan.
1 NOWE therefore hearken, O Israel, vnto the Statutes, and vnto the
Iudgments which I teach you, fo...
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Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your
understanding in the sight of the nations, a matter of ordinary sound
common sense, WHICH SHALL HEAR ALL THESE STATUTES, the precepts as
th...
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Moses Reminds the People of the Law-Giving....
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MOSES INSISTS ON OBEDIENCE
(vs.1-14)
Because God had already blessed Israel and intended to bless them more
greatly still. Moses urges them to "listen to the statutes and
judgments" he is teaching th...
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1-23 The power and love of God to Israel are here made the ground and
reason of a number of cautions and serious warnings; and although
there is much reference to their national covenant, yet all may...
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For though the generality of heathen people in the latter and
degenerate ages of the world, did, through inveterate prejudices, and
for their own lusts and interest, condemn the laws of the Hebrews as...
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Now therefore hearken O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the
judgements which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go
in and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers giveth...
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Deuteronomy 4:6 careful H8104 (H8804) observe H6213 (H8804) wisdom
H2451 understanding H998 sight H5869 peoples H5971
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THEY ARE FORTUNATE AMONG THE NATIONS BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY HAVE
RECEIVED (DEUTERONOMY 4:6).
This may be analysed as follows:
a They are to keep (shamar) Yahweh's statutes and judgments and do
them for...
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CONTENTS: The new generations taught the lessons of Sinai. Cities of
refuge designated.
CHARACTERS: God, Moses.
CONCLUSION: The review of God's providences concerning us should
quicken us and engage...
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Deuteronomy 4:2. _Ye shall not add unto the word._ This would be to
debase revelation, and treat the divine law as a defective production
of man, that needed additions and retrenchments. Solon, the At...
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_Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your
understanding._
THE WISDOM OF BEING HOLY
Moses, the man of God, having, by the appointment of heaven, delivered
to the Israelites most e...
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_Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the
judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go
in and possess the land._
MOSES’ DISCOURSE
1. In general it is...
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CRITICAL NOTES.—From the mention of what God had done for Israel,
Moses passes to the obedience of the law. They were under deep
obligation to keep it, and in doing so, consisted their wisdom,
greatne...
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EXPOSITION
DEUTERONOMY 4:1
ADMONITIONS AND EXHORTATIONS. Moses, having presented to the people
certain facts in their recent history which had in them a specially
animating and encouraging tendency,...
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NOW therefore (Deuteronomy 4:1)
Moses is now making application.
NOW therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and to the
judgments, which I teach you, to do them, that you may live, and go in
a...
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1 Kings 10:6; 1 Kings 4:34; 2 Timothy 3:15; Daniel 1:20; Daniel 4:9;...
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PARTING WORDS
Deuteronomy 4:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
It is, perhaps, strange to some that we speak of the fourth chapter of
Deuteronomy as "Parting words," yet the whole Book of Deuteronomy
centers in t...
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In the sight of the nations — For though the generality of Heathens
in the latter ages, did through inveterate prejudices condemn the laws
of the Hebrews, yet it is certain, the wisest Heathens did hi...