And there: Exodus 24:4; Joshua 8:30-31; 1 Kings 18:31-32
thou shalt not: Exodus 20:25
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Deuteronomy 27:5
Deuteronomy 27:5
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Deuteronomy 27 — OverviewDeuteronomy 27 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMoses having very largely and fully set before the people their duty,
both to God and one another, in general and in particular
instances,--having shown them plainly what is good, and what the law
requires of…Deuteronomy 27 — OverviewDeuteronomy 27 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeDeuteronomy 27:1, The people are commanded to write the law upon stones, Deuteronomy 27:5, and to build an altar of whole stones; Deuteronomy 27:11, The tribes to be divided on Gerizim and Ebal; Deuteronomy 27:14, The…Deuteronomy 27 — OverviewDeuteronomy 27 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the people of Israel are ordered to write the law on plastered stones, and set them on Mount Ebal, De 27:1; where they are bid to erect an altar, and offer sacrifices on it, De 27:5; and are charged by…Deuteronomy 27:1-10Deuteronomy 27:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. A general charge to the people to keep God's commandments;
for in vain did they know them, unless they would do them. This is
pressed upon them, 1. With all authority. Moses with the elders of…Deuteronomy 27:1-8Deuteronomy 27:1-8 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe first instruction respects the setting up of pillars on which the Law was to be inscribed. Such a mode of publishing laws or edicts was common in ancient times. Pillars of stone or metal, on which laws were…Deuteronomy 27:1-8Deuteronomy 27:1-8 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe stones on Ebal.
This chapter is significant, as letting in light on the design of the Law, and on the nature of the Jewish covenant. We see from it:
1. That the Law could not give life.
2. That it was not…