Essentially, the book of deuteronomy was a sermon or a series of sermons, preached by moses to israel, and preached with a. Woods deuteronomy commentary begins with a good, solid 50 page introduction, including a very nice outline analysis of the entire book which id imagine would serve pastors well who want to do a sermon series through the book. Study deuteronomy using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Deuteronomy is also a book of note, because it was a useful book of reminder and preparation for jesus. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary. Book of deuteronomy matthew henrys bible commentary concise. When tempted by satan to use his divine powers to turn stone into bread, jesus answered satan from deuteronomy 8. Deuteronomy records this second lawnamely mosess series of sermons in. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Sep 12, 2012 this is the holy book of deuteronomy, known as the fifth book of moses called deuteronomy. Deuteronomy matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. When tempted by satan in luke 4, jesus christ quoted exclusively from the book of deuteronomy deuteronomy 8.
The teachings of moses in deuteronomy are important enough to be quoted 90 times in 14 of the 27 books of the new testament. Mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical canon. The genre of the book of deuteronomy is not much different from that of exodus. This book is a repetition of very much both of the history and of the laws contained in the three foregoing books, which repetition moses delivered to israel both. Deuteronomy means second law, a term mistakenly derived from the hebrew word mishneh in deuteronomy 17. Deuteronomy was a precious book to jesus and it was used to prepare him to be used of god. The first two verses and the three that follow form a kind of double introduction to the book, and perhaps more especially to the first portion of it, which ends with deuteronomy 4. Deuteronomy is one of the most significant books in the old testament. Conclusions from the book of deuteronomy bible commentary produced by tow project in retelling the events of israels early history and gods giving of the law, deuteronomy vividly portrays the importance of work to the fulfillment of gods covenant with his people. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Book of deuteronomy read, study bible verses online. No idea has shaped jewish history more than monotheism, which this book asserts so passionately. Commentary on the book of deuteronomy by matthew henry.
Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. The book of deuteronomy nicot, 1976, technical pastoral. In that context, moses simply commands the king to make a copy of the law. Deuteronomy 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Whats past is prologue the message of deuteronomy capitol hill baptist church. Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. A study of the book of deuteronomy will aid in ones understanding of how gods love, gifts and promises are distributed. Bible commentary produced by tow project in retelling the events of israels early history and gods giving of the law, deuteronomy vividly portrays the importance of work to the fulfillment of gods covenant with his people. Jordan provides critical exegetical studies on the purpose of the law, the ritualistic fulfillment of the law, and the progression of historical events. But it is a record of what moses said to the israelites at that time. 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.
A scholarly study showing that the book of deuteronomy is a carefully constructed, coherent treatise, written with a definite purpose in mind. Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, by dr. It is narrative history and law, although there is a song from moses just after he commissions joshua. It includes three sermons delivered to the israelites by moses on the plains of moab. Israels covenant renewal deuteronomy part of the series. Excerpted with the permission of the rabbinical assembly from etz hayim. Prior to moses death, he gave three homilies to israels vital, new wilderness generation. The book itself ascribes most of its content to moses see 1. Speaking to joshua, mosess successor, the lord referred to this book of the. Commentary on the book of deuteronomy logos bible software.
The words moses spake to israel in the plains of moab, the promise of canaan. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible. Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy ligonier ministries. Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of the same axioms. Examining the origins of the book of deuteronomy, w. Best deuteronomy commentaries updated for 2020 best.
This occurred shortly before moses and the israelites entered the promised land. The book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. Unlike some of the commentaries in the nicot, craigies is, in my estimation, one that is primarily beneficial for the beginning student. Deuteronomy 1226, the deuteronomic code, is the oldest part of the book and the core around which the rest developed. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of. Summary of the book of deuteronomy deuteronomy is a book containing four sermons that moses gave to the people before entering the promised land. Deuteronomy 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on. Book of deuteronomy john gills exposition of the bible. Deuteronomy is not really a book of law or a book of history. Yes, our salvation is conditioned upon our obedience.
David guzik commentary on deuteronomy describes the command to the israelites to keep the worship of god pure and undefiled from idolatry. The teachings of moses in deuteronomy are continue reading bible study. The first five books in the bible were written by moses and they are called the pentateuch. Almost all of deuteronomy is a series of sermons by moses, not always chronological, and sometimes repetitious and overlapping. Torah and commentary 2001 by the rabbinical assembly, published by the jewish publication society. Commentary on the book of deuteronomy by matthew henry old. As we come to the book of deuteronomy, i should remind you that this is the last book of the pentateuch. The first sermon of the book of deuteronomy outlines the peoples forty years in the wilderness. The book of deuteronomy is the most important book in the old testament from the standpoint of gods revelation to man. Israel was told to contend in battle to receive gods gifts at deuteronomy 2. Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the christian old testament. Mursilis of hatti and duppitessub of amurru mursilis ii was a powerful monarch of the hittites during the last half of the fourteenth century b. Book of deuteronomy matthew henrys bible commentary. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents.
Deuteronomy 12 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. Deuteronomys effect on jewish life cannot be overstated. Judging from the number of quotations or citations of deuteronomy in the new testament, its influence has been extremely great. Read deuteronomy 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. According to the united bible societies greek new testament, deuteronomy is quoted or cited 195 times in the new testament. Learn more about the second law in this lesson, with a. The events of the book took place over very few days prior to his death and the entering in to the land of canaan. 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. But overall, the book presents a clear, deeply heartfelt appeal to the new generation of israelites to agree to acknowledge the lord as. Unger, ungers commentary on the old testament chattanooga, tenn. The unity of the pentateuch and the fact that moses is the author of it have often been denied since the 19th century.
Jul 21, 2011 woods deuteronomy commentary begins with a good, solid 50 page introduction, including a very nice outline analysis of the entire book which id imagine would serve. Verses 15 and it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which i have set before thee, and thou shalt call them to mind among all the nations, whither jehovah thy god hath driven thee, and shalt return unto jehovah thy god, and shalt obey his voice according to all that i command. Deuteronomy with mans obligation to obey god today. For an introductory level commentary, it is surprisingly insightful. At the beginning of the introduction, woods writes, deuteronomy is a pivotal book for the entire bible, 25 and. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation.
Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Study deuteronomy using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Oct 25, 2017 the book of deuteronomy niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 5 duration. Read and study deuteronomy, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries, 1974.
Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 1. Conclusions from the book of deuteronomy bible commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy 1 and more. You can find the best commentary on deuteronomy for you using the tools on the right side. Think of deuteronomy as a sequelslashremake of the rest of the hebrew bible up until this point.
It is a series of mitzvot commands to the israelites regarding how they ought to conduct themselves in canaan, the land promised by yahweh, god of israel. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. The book of deuteronomy is the fifth and final part of the pentateuchtorah. Book of deuteronomy overview insight for living ministries. I will suggest later that this fact is critical for a proper dating of deuteronomy. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Containing moses final messages to the people of israel before their entrance into the promised land, the book is rich in theological significance. Deuteronomy chapter 30 coffmans commentary of the new. In his temptation in the wilderness, it seems obvious that jesus meditated on deuteronomy because in answering satan, he quoted from it three times. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy. The book of deuteronomy niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 5 duration. The holy bible book 05 deuteronomy kjv dramatized audio. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
As it is actually repetition of the law already given there in exodus, leviticus and numbers. Comparing the deuteronomic law with earlier semitic law, jordan displays the divine inspiration and purpose of the law. A a gods anger for their unbelief and disobedience. He gives due attention to historical issues where these bear on what can be known about the settings in which the text emerged. He spoke to prepare them for their future in canaan. For those seeking a good introductory level commentary on the book of deuteronomy, the commentary by thompson in the tyndale series is the best place to begin. The greek word deutero means two or second, and nomion is law. The overarching themes of the book are the need to trust god, to obey. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in. Its name is an english rendition of a greek translation, but the book of deuteronomy is an important part of jewish theology and heritage.
Deuteronomy commentary, sermon, illustration, devotional. The best deuteronomy commentaries are listed below. This is the holy book of deuteronomy, known as the fifth book of moses called deuteronomy. This song describes the history that the israelites had experienced. Gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical. But overall, the book presents a clear, deeply heartfelt appeal to the new generation of israelites to agree to acknowledge the lord as their god, along with instruction in how to do so. For that reason, the ot elsewhere ascribes the bulk of deuteronomy and other pentateuchal legislation to moses see, e. The first part of mosess farewell sermon to israel begins with this chapter, and is continued to the latter end of the fourth chapter. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of deuteronomy.
You will also find options for commentaries on deuteronomy that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. These books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. The book of deuteronomy sets firm within our minds the conditional will of god for man to be obedient in order to receive his gifts. Kalland, deuteronomy, in deuteronomy 2 samuel, vol. But this passage tells what to do with a prophet who speaks a word and it comes to pass, but they then.