- Bible
- Deuteronomy
- Chapter 9
- Verse 4
Deuteronomy 9:4
“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Speak not thou in thine heart,.... Never once think within thyself, or give way to such a vain imagination, and please…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 9:1-6
The call to attention (Deu 9:1), Hear, O Israel, intimates that this was a new discourse, delivered at some distance of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Speak … in thine heart See on Deu 8:17.
thrust them out See on Deu 6:19.
For my righteousness Here ethical: contr. Deu…
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