Deuteronomy10
English Standard Version
1At that the Lord to me, for yourself of like the , and to me on the and an of .
2And I will the the were the you , and you shall them in the .
3So I an of , and of like the , and the with the in my .
4And he the , in the same as , the the Lord had to you on the out of the of the on the of the . And the Lord them to me.
5Then I and came from the and the in the I had . And they are, the Lord me.
6(The of from Beeroth to . , and he was . And his ministered as in his .
7 they to , and from to , a with of .
8At that the Lord the of to the of the of the Lord to the Lord to to him and to in his , to .
9 has or with his . The Lord is his , the Lord your to him.)
10I on the , as at the , and , and the Lord to me that . The Lord was to you.
11And the Lord to me, , on your at the head the , so that they may and the , I to their to them.
12And , , does the Lord your of you, to the Lord your , to in his , to him, to the Lord your with your and with your ,
13and to the and of the Lord, I am you for your ?
14 , to the Lord your belong and the of , the with that is in it.
15 the Lord set his in on your and their them, you , as you are .
16 therefore the of your , and be .
17 the Lord your is of and of , the , the , and the , is and .
18He for the and the , and the , him and .
19 the , therefore, you were in the of .
20You shall the Lord your . You shall him and to him, and by his you shall .
21He is your . He is your , has for you and things that your have .
22Your to , and the Lord your has you as as the of .
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Deuteronomy 10.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: God's mercies to Israel after their rebellion. (1–11). An exhortation to obedience. (12–22).
vv1-11
Moses reminded the Israelites of God's great mercy to them, notwithstanding their provocations. There were four things in and by which the Lord showed himself reconciled to Israel. God gave them his law. Thus God has intrusted us with Bibles, sabbaths, and sacraments, as tokens of his presence and favour. God led them forward toward Canaan. He appointed a standing ministry among them for holy things. And now, under the gospel, when the pouring forth of the Spirit is more plentiful and powerful, the succession is kept up by the Spirit's work on men's hearts, qualifying and making some willing for that work in every age. God accepted Moses as an advocate or intercessor for them, and therefore appointed him to be their prince and leader. Moses was a type of Christ, who ever lives, pleading for us, and has all power in heaven and in earth.
vv12-22
We are here taught our duty to God in our principles and our practices. We must fear the Lord our God. We must love him, and delight in communion with him. We must walk in the ways in which he has appointed us to walk. We must serve him with all our heart and soul. What we do in his service we must do cheerfully, and with good will. We must keep his commandments. There is true honour and pleasure in obedience. We must give honour to God; and to him we must cleave, as one we love and delight in, trust in, and from whom we have great expectations. We are here taught our duty to our neighbour. God's common gifts to mankind oblige us to honour all men. And those who have themselves been in distress, and have found mercy with God, should be ready to show kindness to those who are in the like distress. We are here taught our duty to ourselves. Circumcise your hearts. Cast away all corrupt affections and inclinations, which hinder you from fearing and loving God. By nature we do not love God. This is original sin, the source whence our wickedness proceeds; and the carnal mind is enmity against God, for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be; so then they that are in the flesh cannot please God, Ro 8:5–9. Let us, without delay or reserve, come and cleave to our reconciled God in Jesus Christ, that we may love, serve, and obey him acceptably, and be daily changed into his image, from glory to glory, by the Spirit of the Lord. Consider the greatness and glory of God; and his goodness and grace; these persuade us to our duty. Blessed Spirit! Oh for thy purifying, persevering, and renewing influences, that being called out of the state of strangers, such as our fathers were, we may be found among the number of the children of God, and that our lot may be among the saints.
Key Words
עֵת: time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
אָמַר: to say (used with great latitude)
פָּסַל: to carve, whether wood or stone
שְׁנַיִם: two; also (as ordinal) twofold
לוּחַ: probably meaning to glisten; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal
אֶבֶן: a stone
רִאשׁוֹן: first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
עָלָה: to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
הַר: a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
עָשָׂה: to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10Paul explains the spiritual reality of inward circumcision versus the mere physical, literal sign.
Supported by John Calvin, JFB
Confirms circumcision of the heart in the spirit is the true mark of God's people.
Supported by John Calvin, JFB
Historical confirmation that nothing remained in the ark except the two stone tables.
Supported by Matthew Poole
The parallel itinerary that poses a chronological difficulty regarding the journey order.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Records Aaron's death and Eleazar succeeding him in the high priest's office.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Echoes the core requirement of what the Lord requires: walking humbly and fearing God.
Supported by Matthew Henry
The command to hew two tables of stone like the first after the golden calf sin.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Later Deuteronomy passage promising that God will circumcise their hearts to love Him.
Supported by John Calvin
Peter echoes the truth that God is no respecter of persons.
Supported by John Calvin
Christ bears the supreme title of Lord of lords and King of kings.
Supported by John Calvin
Command not to vex strangers, remembering Israel's own experience as strangers in Egypt.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Command to place the testimony of the law inside the wooden ark.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Explains the legal provisions for Levi's lack of inheritance, having the Lord as their portion.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Moses recalls falling down before the Lord forty days and nights to intercede.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole
Traces the literal count of seventy persons who originally went down into Egypt.
Supported by John Calvin