Deuteronomy 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Deuteronomy means second law, a term mistakenly derived from the hebrew word mishneh in deuteronomy 17. Book of deuteronomy overview insight for living ministries. It is so vital to understand the happenings of the israelites in those years after 40 years in the wilderness and entering canaan and it is especially important to understand the 10. Its hebrew title is elleh haddebharim, meaning, these are the words, taken from the first verse. Therefore, a more precise date for the giving of the book of deuteronomy would be january or february 1, 1406 b. This is an attempt to show the close tie between jesus teachings and deuteronomy a book quoted or alluded to ca. See also the preceding book numbers and the succeeding book joshua. The earliest christian authors interpreted deuteronomys prophecy of the restoration of israel as having been fulfilled or superseded in jesus christ and the establishment of the christian church luke 12, acts 25, and jesus was interpreted to be the one i. In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, moses proclaimed to the israelites all that. Deuteronomy 31 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The title of deuteronomy in hebrew is debarim, words, from its opening phrase. The book of deuteronomy consists of the words that moses spoke to all the.
The command to leave horeb these are the words moses spoke to all israel in the wilderness east of the jordanthat is, in the arabahopposite suph, between paran and tophel, laban, hazeroth and dizahab. The book of deuteronomy underscores the importance of gods word. Deuteronomy is mostly moses speaking to the israelites just before they go into the promised land. Deuteronomy chapter 30 coffmans commentary of the new. The book is a retelling of the covenant between god and his people israel, presented in three addresses or sermons by moses. These sermons were given during the 40day period prior to israels entering the promised land. All scripture is given by inspiration of god we can see in the old as well as in the new testament that moses is considered to be the author of deuteronomy and therefore the. Deuteronomy summary of the book summary of the book of deuteronomy deuteronomy is a book containing four sermons that moses gave to the people before entering the promised land. A synoptic study of the book of deuteronomy christopher l. In it, god tells people that obeying him brings blessings and goodness, and disobeying him brings disaster. In the new testament the epistle to the philippians corresponds to the book of deuteronomy. The words moses spake to israel in the plains of moab, the promise of canaan. Deuteronomy 28 was spoken to moses by the most high to tell the people of israel.
Peter craigies the book of deuteronomy was one of the first of the commentaries in the new international commentary of the old testament nicot, having been published in 1976. The term second law may be misleading, as it could imply that there. Satans departure shows that he too knew and felt the power of the words quoted. Aug 11, 2016 deuteronomy is primarily the retelling of mosaic law, but its text is still important today. He talks about the linguistics of the book and all kinds of structural information. There is such a wealth of commentaries on deuteronomy that it is difficult to select the best. The unity of the pentateuch and the fact that moses is the author of it have often been denied since the 19th century. The book of deuteronomy is often quoted in the new testament, as noted in the following three examples. Unlike some of the commentaries in the nicot, craigies is, in my estimation, one that is primarily beneficial for the beginning student. In deuteronomy, moses reminds the people of gods actions in the past. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries inter varsity press. We are going way way back in time from the time of joel.
Craigie the book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on the old testament. The book of deuteronomys surprising relevance today as we read deuteronomy and meditate on it, the relevance of this 3,500yearold book is startling. The book offers a restatement of the law for a new generation, rather than a. Deuteronomy chapter 28 comments king james version. Deuteronomy commentary, sermon, illustration, devotional. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. Deuteronomy, commentary by derek leman the hebrew nerd. The book of deuteronomy provides the theological base for virtually the entire old and new testament and is the paradigm for much of its literary style.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy ligonier ministries. Three major divisions will be helpful, in our study of this book. All other people are referred to as gentiles and were grafted in. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 1. Aug 19, 2019 deuteronomy means second law, a name which originated from the septuagints translation of the hebrew phrase meaning a copy of this law. Deuteronomys account of the appointment of judges appears to combine elements of numbers 11 and exodus 18 into one harmonized version see comments that follow. And jesus used the book of deuteronomy to answer the devil. We begin to see a pattern in the way deuteronomy retells the stories of israel. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Jul 16, 2015 i dont believe that i have said which book i was going to write on next. The book of deuteronomy affirms the human nature displayed through past generations since the fall in gen. He addresses the final form of the book and while admitting the structure is complex, he makes many astute comments. The biblical book whose law and theology most directly shaped later judaism.
A synoptic study of the book of deuteronomy christopher. Map of canaan during the time of the book of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. What to look for in the bible book of deuteronomy read the. Essentially, the book of deuteronomy was a sermon or a series of sermons, preached by moses to israel, and preached with a. Someone else joshua, perhaps may have written the last chapter. Jehovah came from sinai, and he arose upon them from seir. He shone forth from mount paran, and he came from meribahkadesh. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of deuteronomy. When asked what the greatest commandment is, jesus cites deuteronomy 6. Deuteronomy 31 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Moses prophecies regarding israel in this very book of deuteronomy are being fulfilled this very day. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible. Deuteronomy means second law, a name which originated from the septuagints translation of the hebrew phrase meaning a copy of this law. Dec 09, 20 moses best efforts could not overcome the sinful nature that humans possess. He is recapping what has happened since god brought them out of slavery in egypt and refreshing their memory about the laws that god has given them to obey. Why deuteronomy is important scripture zealot blog. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of. The 12 tribes that have been scattered world wide and are still suffering under the curses until the messiah returns for the remnant that are keeping the commandments, laws statues and judgments.
Reliability of the book the greatest proof of its reliability comes from jesus use of the words from this book when being tempted of the devil matthew 4. Deuteronomy opens on the transjordan on the first day or the eleventh month of the fortieth year after what should have been an eleven day journeyjanuaryfebruary shebat 1, 1406 deut 1. It takes eleven days to go from horeb to kadesh barnea by the mount seir road. The events of the book took place over very few days prior to his death and the entering in to the land of canaan. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Apr 28, 2011 deuteronomy is a book containing four sermons that moses gave to the people before entering the promised land. You can find the best commentary on deuteronomy for you using the tools on the right side. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries intervarsity press. Among the torahs books, it is the most vigorous and clear advocate of monotheism and of the ardent, exclusive loyalty that israel owes god deuteronomy 4.
Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of josiah, or even later. Over and over again the theme of obedience is discussed by moses. Several times, deuteronomy asserts moses as author 1. Moses wrote the book of deuteronomy, which is in fact a collection of his sermons to israel just before they crossed the jordan. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this book of scripture. The book of deuteronomy nicot, 1976, technical pastoral. Speaking to joshua, mosess successor, the lord referred to this book of the law as that. Craigie the book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on the old testament, 1976. Schneider says the emphasis in deuteronomy is on gods love for his people. The book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale oldtestament commentaries. Introduction to the book of deuteronomy learn religions. The teachings of moses in deuteronomy are important enough to be quoted 90 times in 14 of the 27 books of the new testament.
In this section, he pulls out many nuggets to help you approach your own study of deuteronomy. A free bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy in easyenglish. Containing moses final messages to the people of israel before their entrance into the promised land, the book is rich in theological significance. When asked which is the first commandment of all, jesus christ in the gospel of mark 12. In that context, moses simply commands the king to make a copy of the law. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. Deuteronomy 1 niv the command to leave horeb bible gateway.
The people of israel had been pointed to the blessings in canaan while yet in the wilderness and similarly paul was occupied with christ the lord in glory while still on earth. Like moses, he would receive and preach divine revelation and he would lead his people john 6. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength mk 12. The entire book of deuteronomy is set beyond the jordan, in the land of moab cf. The word deuteronomy is derived from the greek septuagint version of the bible, and it basically means second law. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Moses best efforts could not overcome the sinful nature that humans possess. As to moral service, then, as now, men might pray and worship every where, as they did in their synagogues.
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