Deuteronomy 5:23
“And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For who is there of all flesh,.... What man was there in any age, that was ever heard of or can be named:
that hath…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 5:23-33
These verses contain a much fuller narrative of the events briefly described in Exo 20:18-21. Here it is important to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 5:23-33
Here, I. Moses reminds them of the agreement of both the parties that were now treating, in the mediation of Moses.
1.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Deuteronomy 5:23-27
The people, fearing the fatal effect of hearing God's voice directly, request Moses to act as mediator. See Exo…