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Deuteronomy 30:12

Deuteronomy 30:12
It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

It is not in heaven,.... The scheme of it was formed in heaven, it was hid in the heart of God there, before revealed;…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Ignorance of the requirements of the law cannot be pleaded Deu 30:10-14; hence, Deu 30:15-20 life and death, good and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Moses here urges them to obedience from the consideration of the plainness and easiness of the command.

I. This is true…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

not in heaven Not among the hidden thingsstill with God, Deu 29:29 (28), and requiring a mediator. God has not left men…

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