This indicates permanence and stability, suggesting that God's presence is not transient but enduring. The establishment of His Name in a specific place underscores the importance of worship and obedience in the life of the Israelites, as well as the centrality of God's presence in their ...
The word "possessed" (יָרַשׁ, yarash) in Hebrew means to inherit or occupy, indicating a rightful claim to the land based on divine promise. This historical context serves as a reminder of God's enduring faithfulness across generations. and you will take possession of itThe...
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 10. - Specially the day. The word "specially," introduced by the translators into the Authorized Version, is a needless interpolation. With this verse begins a new sentence, which is continued in ver. 11 on to the end of ver. 13. Render, On the day [i.e. at ...
It is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the enduring nature of His covenant with Israel. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(4,5) "[Of] the law which Moses commanded us, The inheritance of the congregation of Jacob, When he (Moses) was king in Jeshurun, In the gathering of ...
Historically, Gilead was a contested region, often at the center of conflicts, yet it remained a testament to God's enduring covenant with Israel. Pulpit CommentaryVerse 15. - Cf. Numbers 32:40; 1 Chronicles 2:22.) Parallel Commentaries ... HebrewTo Machirוּלְמָכִ֖...