deuteronomy-31:8

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-30

CRITICAL REMARKS.—Moses had finished the interpretation and enforcement of the law. But his work is not quite accomplished, he therefore makes final arrangements.Deuteronomy 31:1-6. Encouragement to Israel. Went Heb. continued to speak and prepare himself. His age not likely to render him a sufficient guide in future, though his natural force was unabated (cf. Deuteronomy 34:7.) God also had intimated his approaching death and forbidden him to go over Jordan (Numbers 20:24). But God will go... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-30

Chapter 31So Moses, chapter thirty-one, went and spoke these words to all Israel. And he said unto them, I am now a hundred and twenty years old today ( Deuteronomy 31:1-2 ).Happy birthday, dear Moses. One hundred and twenty years old. Ah, what a character, what a beautiful character this man is, one who walked with God in such an intimate way. He said,I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD had said unto me, You are to go over this Jordan ( Deuteronomy 31:2 ).I can't go with you; I... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:1-30

Deuteronomy 31:2 . I can no more go out and come in. Though Moses’s senses were in vigour, yet he felt the infirmities which admonish aged men to retire. Deuteronomy 31:7 . Moses called to Joshua, to encourage and strengthen him. This we should also do to younger men, though Joshua was now growing old. The elders must honour the magistrate and the minister, that the people may follow their example. Deuteronomy 31:10 . At the end of every seven years; when apprentices became free,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Deuteronomy 31:1-8Joshua, he shall go over before them.JoshuaJoshua’s taking possession of the land of Canaan is the figure of our entering into the promised kingdom on the descent of the Holy Ghost. But the courage of Joshua speaks of something far more deep and extensive than this; as the apostle in explaining Joshua and Canaan as the true rest to be found in Christ, adds, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help.” It is not,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:8

Deu 31:8 And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Ver. 8. He will not fail thee. ] See on Deuteronomy 31:6 . read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Deuteronomy 31:8

he it is that: Deuteronomy 31:3, Deuteronomy 9:3, Exodus 13:21, Exodus 13:22, Exodus 33:14 he will be: Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:5, Joshua 1:9, 1 Chronicles 28:20, Isaiah 8:9, Isaiah 8:10, Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 8:31 Reciprocal: Genesis 48:21 - God Numbers 13:8 - Oshea Numbers 14:9 - the Lord Numbers 20:28 - put them Numbers 27:18 - Take thee Numbers 27:23 - General Deuteronomy 1:38 - encourage him Deuteronomy 20:1 - the Lord Deuteronomy 31:23 - he gave Joshua Joshua 8:1 - Fear... read more