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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.
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Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Deuteronomy 5:28-30
Jehovah approves the people's request and dismisses them to their tents. E simply, the people stood afar off(Exo 20:21).