Deuteronomy 5:3
“The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The Lord talked with you face to face in the mount,.... Meaning, not in that free, friendly, and familiar manner, in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The “fathers” are, as in Deu 4:37, the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. With them God did indeed make a covenant,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 5:1-5
Here, 1. Moses summons the assembly. He called all Israel; not only the elders, but, it is likely, as many of the people…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
not … with our fathers Rather, forefathers, i.e. the Patriarchs -those great Grandfathers of thy Church 1 [119] with…
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